How To Fix /SCWM/VAS399 - Serious error has occurred in ODM; contact system administrator

/SCWM/VAS399 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/VAS -

• Message number: 399

• Message text: Serious error has occurred in ODM; contact system administrator

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/SCWM/VAS399 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/VAS399 Serious error has occurred in ODM; contact system administrator typically indicates a serious issue within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, specifically related to the Outbound Delivery Management (ODM) process. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or system bugs.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the EWM configuration can lead to errors during the processing of outbound deliveries.
  Data Inconsistencies: Missing or incorrect data in the master data or transactional data can trigger this error.
  System Bugs: There may be known bugs in the version of SAP EWM you are using that could cause this error.
  Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load, it may lead to timeouts or other unexpected behavior.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the transaction can also lead to errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the EWM system, especially those