How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV656 - Departure from checkpoint not allowed for TU &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Departure from checkpoint not allowed for TU &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV656 - Departure from checkpoint not allowed for TU &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV656: Departure from checkpoint not allowed for TU &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that a Transportation Unit (TU) is trying to depart from a checkpoint, but the system does not allow it due to certain conditions not being met.
  Cause:
  
  Checkpoint Status: The Transportation Unit (TU) is at a checkpoint, and the system has rules that prevent it from departing until certain conditions are satisfied.
  Incomplete Processes: There may be incomplete processes or tasks associated with the TU that need to be resolved before it can leave the checkpoint.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to enforce strict rules regarding the movement of TUs, which can lead to this error if the rules are not met.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check TU Status: Review the status of the Transportation Unit in question. Ensure that all necessary processes (like loading, documentation, etc.) are completed.
  Review Checkpoint Rules: Check the configuration of the checkpoints in your EWM system. Ensure that the rules governing the departure from checkpoints are appropriate for your business processes.
  Complete Pending Tasks: If there are any pending tasks or processes associated with the TU, complete them before attempting to depart from the checkpoint again.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and the conditions that must be met for a TU to depart from a checkpoint.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance. They may need to analyze logs or system configurations to identify the root cause.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM that can help you monitor and manage TUs and checkpoints (e.g., /SCWM/PRDI for monitoring).
  EWM Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings for checkpoints and transportation units in EWM can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the departure has the necessary authorizations to execute the action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and allow the Transportation Unit to depart from the checkpoint successfully.