How To Fix /SCWM/TO_WHR016 - You must not enter or change the batch during putaway

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TO_WHR -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You must not enter or change the batch during putaway

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/TO_WHR016 - You must not enter or change the batch during putaway ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/TO_WHR016 indicates that you are attempting to enter or change the batch during the putaway process in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system is configured to prevent batch changes during certain warehouse processes, such as putaway, to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Settings: The system is configured to restrict changes to batch information during the putaway process. This is often a standard behavior in EWM to ensure that the batch information remains consistent once the putaway process has started.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type being used may have settings that do not allow batch changes during putaway.
  Document Status: The transfer order (TO) or other related documents may be in a status that does not permit changes to batch information.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the warehouse process type being used for putaway. Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements regarding batch management.
  Use Correct Batch: If you need to use a specific batch, ensure that it is assigned to the stock before starting the putaway process. You may need to adjust your process to assign the batch prior to initiating the putaway.
  Check Transfer Order Status: Ensure that the transfer order is in a status that allows for the necessary changes. If the TO is already in process, you may need to complete or cancel it before making changes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on batch management and putaway processes in EWM.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this behavior is unexpected based on your configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management in EWM: Understand how batch management works in SAP EWM, including how batches are assigned and managed during various warehouse processes.
  Warehouse Process Types: Familiarize yourself with the different warehouse process types and their configurations, particularly those related to putaway and stock management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on batch management during putaway.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.