How To Fix /SCWM/WB_CORE089 - Billing Periods overlap for WBM &1 and WBM &2; choose only one WBM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WB_CORE -

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Billing Periods overlap for WBM &1 and WBM &2; choose only one WBM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WB_CORE089 - Billing Periods overlap for WBM &1 and WBM &2; choose only one WBM ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WB_CORE089 indicates that there is an overlap in the billing periods for two Warehouse Billing Documents (WBM) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises when you attempt to process or create a billing document that has a date range that conflicts with another existing billing document.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Overlapping Billing Periods: The billing periods defined for the two Warehouse Billing Documents (WBM &1 and WBM &2) overlap, meaning that the start and end dates of the billing periods for both documents are not distinct.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of billing periods or the way billing documents are created in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry while creating or modifying billing documents can lead to overlapping periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Billing Documents: Check the details of the two billing documents (WBM &1 and WBM &2) to understand their billing periods. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP EWM and reviewing the billing document details.
  
  
  Adjust Billing Periods: If you find that the billing periods overlap, you will need to adjust one of the billing documents to ensure that the periods do not conflict. This may involve changing the start or end date of one of the documents.
  
  
  Choose One WBM: If the business process allows, you may need to choose only one of the overlapping billing documents to proceed with. This means you would need to cancel or delete one of the documents if it is not needed.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP EWM configuration team to ensure that the settings for billing periods are correctly defined and that there are no systemic issues causing the overlaps.
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors: Ensure that there are no data entry errors in the creation of the billing documents. Validate the input data for accuracy.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SCWM/WB to access Warehouse Billing documents and review their details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling billing periods in EWM.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP EWM documentation for best practices on managing billing documents and understanding billing periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your billing processes in SAP EWM.