How To Fix /SCWM/VAS_WL004 - You can only change a newly created workload

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/VAS_WL -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You can only change a newly created workload

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/VAS_WL004 - You can only change a newly created workload ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/VAS_WL004: You can only change a newly created workload typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when dealing with Value-Added Services (VAS) workloads. This error indicates that you are attempting to modify a workload that is not in a state that allows changes, usually because it has already been processed or is in a status that restricts modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Workload Status: The workload you are trying to change is not in a "new" or "created" status. It may have been processed, confirmed, or is in a status that does not allow changes.
  System Restrictions: The system is designed to prevent changes to workloads that are already in progress or completed to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  User Permissions: There may be restrictions based on user roles or permissions that prevent modifications to certain workloads.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Workload Status: Verify the status of the workload you