How To Fix /SCWM/WHO052 - Warehouse order &1 &2 is already assigned user &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Warehouse order &1 &2 is already assigned user &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO052 - Warehouse order &1 &2 is already assigned user &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO052 indicates that a warehouse order is already assigned to a user, and therefore cannot be assigned to another user. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A warehouse order (WO) is already being processed or is assigned to a different user.
  The system prevents multiple users from working on the same warehouse order simultaneously to avoid conflicts and ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments:
  
  Verify which user is currently assigned to the warehouse order. You can do this by checking the status of the warehouse order in the system.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Warehouse Order:
  
  If the current user is not available or if the order needs to be reassigned, you may need to unassign the current user from the warehouse order. This can typically be done by:
  
  Using the appropriate transaction code in SAP EWM to unassign the user.
  If the user is logged in, they may need to complete or cancel their current processing of the warehouse order.
  
  
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the warehouse order is actively being processed by another user, you may need to wait until that user completes their task before attempting to assign the order to yourself or another user.
  
  
  
  Check for System Locks:
  
  Sometimes, system locks can cause this issue. Ensure that there are no lingering locks on the warehouse order that might prevent reassignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling warehouse orders and user assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM, such as /SCWM/ORDR for managing warehouse orders.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to manage warehouse orders.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP EWM related to warehouse order processing and user assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your warehouse management tasks.