How To Fix /SCWM/WHO177 - Warehouse order created with status "Locked" due to warehouse order rule

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Warehouse order created with status "Locked" due to warehouse order rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO177 - Warehouse order created with status "Locked" due to warehouse order rule ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO177 indicates that a warehouse order has been created with the status "Locked" due to a warehouse order rule. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when certain conditions defined in the warehouse order rules are not met, leading to the order being locked for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Warehouse Order Rules: The warehouse order rules are configured to control the behavior of warehouse orders based on specific criteria. If the conditions set in these rules are not satisfied, the system may lock the warehouse order.
  Resource Availability: The resources (like labor or equipment) required to process the warehouse order may not be available, leading to a lock.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the warehouse order rules or the overall warehouse management setup that prevent the order from being processed.
  Status of Related Documents: If there are related documents (like delivery or transfer orders) that are not in a suitable status, it may cause the warehouse order to be locked.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Warehouse Order Rules: Check the configuration of the warehouse order rules in the system. Ensure that the rules are set up correctly and that the conditions for unlocking the order can be met.
  Check Resource Availability: Verify that the necessary resources (labor, equipment) are available and not locked or busy with other tasks.
  Analyze Related Documents: Look into any related documents that might be affecting the status of the warehouse order. Ensure that they are in the correct status for processing.
  Unlock the Order: If the conditions for unlocking the order are met, you may need to manually unlock the warehouse order through the appropriate transaction in SAP EWM.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the warehouse order rules and how they interact with warehouse orders.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM, such as /SCWM/ORDIM for managing warehouse orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or updates.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.