How To Fix /SCWM/TW_UI118 - Seal &1 already exists, enter a different seal number

/SCWM/TW_UI118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TW_UI -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Seal &1 already exists, enter a different seal number

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/SCWM/TW_UI118 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/TW_UI118 Seal &1 already exists, enter a different seal number typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you are trying to assign a seal number that has already been used or recorded in the system. This error is designed to prevent duplicate entries of seal numbers, which are often used for tracking and security purposes in logistics and transportation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Seal Number: The seal number you are trying to enter is already associated with another shipment, delivery, or handling unit in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the seal number, leading to an attempt to reuse an existing number.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to enforce unique seal numbers for specific processes, and the current entry violates this rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Seal Numbers: Verify the existing seal numbers in the system to ensure that