How To Fix /SCWM/WHO557 - Limit was reached due to a change in the field that limits WO size

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Limit was reached due to a change in the field that limits WO size

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO557 - Limit was reached due to a change in the field that limits WO size ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO557 indicates that a limit has been reached due to a change in the field that restricts the size of a Warehouse Order (WO) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system detects that the current configuration or data has exceeded the predefined limits for warehouse orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings related to warehouse order size limits can trigger this error. For example, if the maximum number of items or weight per warehouse order has been altered.
  Data Changes: If there are changes in the data that affect the warehouse order, such as the addition of new items or changes in item characteristics (like weight or volume), it may lead to exceeding the limits.
  System Settings: The system may have default settings that restrict the size of warehouse orders based on certain criteria, and if these settings are not aligned