How To Fix /SCWM/WHO426 - Warehouse order &1 in status "waiting"; no change possible

/SCWM/WHO426 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Warehouse order &1 in status "waiting"; no change possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO426 - Warehouse order &1 in status "waiting"; no change possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO426 indicates that a warehouse order is in a "waiting" status, which means that no changes can be made to that order until it is released from this status. This situation typically arises in the context of warehouse management processes in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Pending Actions: The warehouse order may be waiting for certain actions to be completed, such as picking, packing, or other processes that need to be finalized before the order can be modified.
  System Lock: The order might be locked by another process or user, preventing any changes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate when an order can be modified or released.
  Dependencies: The order may depend on other processes or orders that have not yet been completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Review the status of the warehouse order in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant