How To Fix /SCWM/WHO053 - Warehouse order should be executed using resource &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Warehouse order should be executed using resource &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO053 - Warehouse order should be executed using resource &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO053 indicates that a warehouse order should be executed using a specific resource. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management processes within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Resource Assignment: The warehouse order you are trying to execute is linked to a specific resource (e.g., a forklift, a worker, or a piece of equipment) that is required for the operation. If the resource is not available or not assigned correctly, this error will occur.
  Resource Configuration: The resource may not be configured properly in the system, or it may not be active.
  Warehouse Order Type: The type of warehouse order may require a specific resource that is not currently assigned to the order.
  Resource Availability: The resource may be busy or not available at the moment you are trying to execute the warehouse order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource