How To Fix /SCWM/UI_RF017 - Menu &1 used in one or more menu hierarchies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_RF -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Menu &1 used in one or more menu hierarchies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_RF017 - Menu &1 used in one or more menu hierarchies ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_RF017 Menu &1 used in one or more menu hierarchies typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue related to the configuration of the user interface (UI) menus. This error indicates that the specified menu (denoted by &1) is currently being referenced in one or more menu hierarchies, which prevents certain actions from being performed, such as deleting or modifying the menu.
  
  Cause:
  
  Menu Hierarchy Usage: The menu you are trying to modify or delete is actively being used in one or more menu hierarchies. This means that the system has dependencies on this menu, and it cannot be removed or altered without addressing these dependencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the menu setup within the SAP EWM system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Menu Hierarchies:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/MENU or /SCWM/IMG to navigate