How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE029 - Merging of released waves not possible

/SCWM/WAVE029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Merging of released waves not possible

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/SCWM/WAVE029 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE029 indicates that the system is unable to merge released waves in the Warehouse Management (WM) module of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM). This error typically arises when certain conditions or criteria are not met for the merging process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Wave Status: The waves you are trying to merge may not be in a compatible status. For example, if one wave is already in the process of being picked or shipped, it cannot be merged with another wave.
  
  
  Wave Criteria: The waves may have different criteria that prevent them from being merged, such as different shipping points, delivery dates, or other parameters.
  
  
  Resource Allocation: If the resources (like picking areas or labor) are already allocated to one of the waves, merging may not be possible.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict merging of waves based on certain conditions.
  
  
  Open Tasks: If there are open tasks