How To Fix /SCWM/WHO021 - Outbound WT sorting rule &1 used

/SCWM/WHO021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Outbound WT sorting rule &1 used

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/SCWM/WHO021 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO021 Outbound WT sorting rule &1 used typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an issue related to the sorting rules for outbound warehouse tasks (WTs). This error indicates that a specific sorting rule is being applied to outbound warehouse tasks, which may not be configured correctly or is causing a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Sorting Rule Configuration: The sorting rule referenced in the error message may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Incompatibility: The sorting rule may not be compatible with the current warehouse process or the specific outbound delivery.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for the sorting rule may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Warehouse Task Creation: The error can occur during the creation of outbound warehouse tasks if the sorting rules are not aligned with the task requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sorting Rule Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the sorting rule configuration in