How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE123 - Item is already assigned to a wave

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Item is already assigned to a wave

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE123 - Item is already assigned to a wave ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE123 Item is already assigned to a wave typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you attempt to assign an item to a wave that has already been assigned to another wave. This can happen during wave creation or wave processing when the system detects that the item in question is already linked to an existing wave.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The item you are trying to assign is already part of a different wave.
  Wave Processing: The item may have been processed or assigned in a previous wave, and the system does not allow re-assignment to prevent conflicts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific settings in the wave management configuration that restrict the assignment of items to multiple waves.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Waves: Review the existing waves to see if the item is already assigned. You can do this by navigating to the wave management transaction and checking