How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE072 - Wave &1 &2 was already released. You cannot set a block

/SCWM/WAVE072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Wave &1 &2 was already released. You cannot set a block

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/SCWM/WAVE072 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE072 Wave &1 &2 was already released. You cannot set a block typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an attempt to block a wave that has already been released for processing. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Wave Already Released: The primary cause of this error is that the wave identified by the parameters (&1 and &2) has already been released for processing. Once a wave is released, it is generally not allowed to block it again to ensure that the warehouse operations can proceed without interruption.
  Incorrect Workflow: The error may also arise from an incorrect sequence of operations where a user attempts to block a wave without checking its status first.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Wave Status: Before attempting to block a wave, check its current status in the system. You can do this by navigating to the