How To Fix /SCWM/WHO172 - Creation rule &1 is type "Pick for Distribution Equipment"

/SCWM/WHO172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Creation rule &1 is type "Pick for Distribution Equipment"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO172 - Creation rule &1 is type "Pick for Distribution Equipment" ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO172 indicates that there is an issue related to the creation rule for picking in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the message states that the creation rule is of type "Pick for Distribution Equipment," which may not be suitable for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Creation Rule Configuration: The creation rule you are trying to use may not be configured correctly for the type of operation you are performing. For example, if you are trying to pick items for a specific distribution equipment but the rule is not set up to handle that scenario, you will encounter this error.
  Missing or Incompatible Settings: The settings for the distribution equipment or the picking process may not align with the requirements of the creation rule.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type associated with the operation may not support picking for distribution equipment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Creation Rule Configuration: