How To Fix /SCWM/WHO538 - You can only process warehouse tasks of one warehouse order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 538

• Message text: You can only process warehouse tasks of one warehouse order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO538 - You can only process warehouse tasks of one warehouse order ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO538 indicates that you are trying to process warehouse tasks that are associated with multiple warehouse orders at the same time. In SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), certain operations are restricted to ensure data integrity and proper handling of warehouse tasks.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to process warehouse tasks that belong to different warehouse orders in a single action. For example, if you are trying to confirm or pick tasks that are linked to more than one warehouse order, the system will prevent this action to maintain consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Identify the Warehouse Orders: Check the warehouse tasks you are trying to process and identify which warehouse orders they belong to.
  Separate the Tasks: Ensure that you are only processing tasks that belong to a single warehouse order at a time. You may need to filter or select tasks based on their associated warehouse order.
  Reprocess: After separating the tasks, attempt to process them again, ensuring that only tasks from one warehouse order are selected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for picking) or /SCWM/PRDI (for inventory management) to manage warehouse tasks.
  Warehouse Order Management: Familiarize yourself with how warehouse orders are created and managed in EWM, as this will help you understand the relationships between tasks and orders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for more detailed information on warehouse order processing and task management.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions you are attempting, as restrictions may also be related to user roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your warehouse operations effectively.