How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE018 - Selection parameters are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Selection parameters are inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE018 - Selection parameters are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE018 Selection parameters are inconsistent typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, particularly when dealing with wave management. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the selection parameters that you have provided when trying to create or process a wave.
  Causes:
  
  
  Inconsistent Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not match the data available in the system. For example, if you are trying to select a wave based on certain criteria (like storage type, product, or status) that do not align with the existing data, this error can occur.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: If the data required for the wave creation or processing is missing or incorrectly configured, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the wave management settings in EWM, leading to conflicts in the selection parameters.
  
  
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user