How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE221 - New release job detected; skipping automatic wave release

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: New release job detected; skipping automatic wave release

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE221 - New release job detected; skipping automatic wave release ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE221 New release job detected; skipping automatic wave release typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This message indicates that the system has detected a new release job for wave management, and as a result, it is skipping the automatic wave release process to avoid conflicts or inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  
  New Release Job: The primary cause of this error is that a new wave release job has been triggered while the system is still processing a previous wave release. This can happen if multiple release jobs are scheduled to run in quick succession or if there are overlapping jobs that have not yet completed.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the wave management that are not aligned, leading to multiple jobs being triggered simultaneously.
  
  
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, it may not be able to process the wave releases in a timely manner, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Jobs: Review the job scheduling in the background processing (transaction SM37) to see if there are any active wave release jobs. If there are jobs that are still running, you may need to wait for them to complete before triggering a new release.
  
  
  Adjust Job Scheduling: If you frequently encounter this issue, consider adjusting the scheduling of your wave release jobs to ensure they do not overlap. This may involve changing the timing or frequency of the jobs.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for wave management in the EWM system. Ensure that the settings for wave release jobs are correctly configured to prevent multiple jobs from being triggered simultaneously.
  
  
  Monitor System Performance: If system performance is an issue, consider optimizing the system or increasing resources to handle the load better. This may involve hardware upgrades or tuning the database.
  
  
  Manual Release: If necessary, you can manually release the waves using the appropriate transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/WAVE or /SCWM/WAVE_MANAGE.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/WAVE for wave management and /SCWM/PRT for processing resources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on wave management and job scheduling.
  Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for best practices on wave management and job scheduling to ensure optimal configuration and performance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and improve the efficiency of your wave release processes in SAP EWM.