How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV518 - External lock cannot be set; vehicle activity &1/&2/&3 archived

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 518

• Message text: External lock cannot be set; vehicle activity &1/&2/&3 archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV518 - External lock cannot be set; vehicle activity &1/&2/&3 archived ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV518 indicates that an external lock cannot be set because the vehicle activity specified in the message has been archived. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, where vehicle activities are managed.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving of Vehicle Activities: The primary cause of this error is that the vehicle activity you are trying to access or modify has been archived. In SAP EWM, archiving is a process that moves data that is no longer actively used to a separate storage area to improve system performance and manage data volume.
  Concurrency Issues: The system may be trying to set a lock on a vehicle activity that is no longer available in the active database due to archiving.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the vehicle activity you are trying to access is indeed archived. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes related to archiving in SAP.
  Access Active Data: If the vehicle activity is archived, you will need to access the relevant data from the archive. This may involve using specific transaction codes or reports designed to retrieve archived data.
  Avoid Modifying Archived Data: Ensure that your processes do not attempt to modify or set locks on archived vehicle activities. Review your business processes to ensure they are aligned with the archiving strategy.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving in EWM to understand the implications and best practices for managing archived data.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance specific to your system configuration and version.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP EWM: Understand the archiving process in SAP EWM, including how to configure archiving objects and manage archived data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  System Performance: Regularly review your archiving strategy to ensure it aligns with your business needs and system performance requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.