How To Fix /SCWM/VAS062 - VAS document type &1 is not of type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/VAS -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: VAS document type &1 is not of type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/VAS062 - VAS document type &1 is not of type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/VAS062 indicates that there is an issue with the VAS (Value-Added Services) document type in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. The message states that the VAS document type specified is not of the expected type.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The VAS document type being referenced does not match the expected type for the operation being performed. For example, if the system expects a certain type of VAS document (like a packing or labeling document) but receives a different type, this error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the VAS document types in the system settings. This could involve incorrect settings in the customizing or master data.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or errors, leading to the system not recognizing the document type correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can