How To Fix /SCWM/VAS013 - Work center cannot be changed because activity already started

/SCWM/VAS013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/VAS -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Work center cannot be changed because activity already started

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/SCWM/VAS013 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/VAS013 Work center cannot be changed because activity already started typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, particularly when dealing with Value-Added Services (VAS). This error indicates that an attempt is being made to change the work center for a VAS activity that has already been initiated or is currently in progress.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system does not allow changes to the work center once the VAS activity has started. This is a safeguard to ensure that ongoing processes are not disrupted, which could lead to inconsistencies or errors in the warehouse operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Status: Verify the status of the VAS activity. If it is already in progress, you will need to complete or cancel the current activity before making any changes to the work center.
  
  
  Complete or Cancel