How To Fix /SCWM/WHO066 - Warehouse order creation is processing:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Warehouse order creation is processing:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO066 - Warehouse order creation is processing: ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO066 typically indicates that there is an issue with the creation of a warehouse order in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This message usually means that the system is currently processing the warehouse order creation, and it may be in a state where it cannot be completed due to various reasons.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  System Locking: The warehouse order creation process might be locked due to another process that is currently running. This can happen if there are multiple users or processes trying to create or modify warehouse orders simultaneously.
  
  
  Background Job: A background job related to warehouse order processing might be running, which can temporarily prevent new orders from being created.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings that are preventing the warehouse order from being created properly.
  
  
  Data Issues: There could be issues with the data being used to create the warehouse order, such as missing or incorrect information.
  
  
  System Performance: If the system is experiencing performance issues, it may delay the processing of warehouse orders.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is due to a temporary lock or background job, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the warehouse order creation may resolve the issue.
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be running and causing the lock. If you find any relevant jobs, you may need to wait for them to complete.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the EWM configuration settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly for warehouse order processing.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data being used for the warehouse order creation to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  System Performance Check: If the system is slow, consider checking system performance metrics and addressing any underlying issues that may be affecting performance.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/ORDR for warehouse order management and SLG1 for application logs.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCWM/WHO066 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP EWM documentation for best practices in warehouse order management and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /SCWM/WHO066 error message.