How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE074 - There are open warehouse tasks for wave &1 &2 - No deletion possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: There are open warehouse tasks for wave &1 &2 - No deletion possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE074 - There are open warehouse tasks for wave &1 &2 - No deletion possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE074 indicates that there are open warehouse tasks associated with a specific wave, which prevents the deletion of that wave. This error typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you attempt to delete a wave that still has active warehouse tasks linked to it.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that there are one or more warehouse tasks that have not been completed or closed for the specified wave. Warehouse tasks are created during the wave processing to manage the movement of goods, and if any of these tasks are still open, the system will not allow the deletion of the wave to maintain data integrity and ensure that all tasks are accounted for.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Warehouse Tasks:
  
  Use transaction code /SCWM/WT or navigate to the relevant EWM transaction to view the open warehouse tasks.
  Filter the tasks by the wave number (the wave number is indicated in the error message as &1 &2).
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Warehouse Tasks:
  
  If the tasks are still relevant, complete them as necessary. This may involve picking, packing, or moving goods as per the task requirements.
  If the tasks are no longer needed, you can cancel them. This can typically be done through the warehouse task management screen.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Deletion:
  
  Once all associated warehouse tasks are either completed or canceled, you can attempt to delete the wave again.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or processes that might be preventing the deletion of the wave. This could include open handling units or other related documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/WT for warehouse tasks and /SCWM/WAVE for wave management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on wave management and warehouse task processing.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage warehouse tasks and waves in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the wave if it is no longer needed.