How To Fix /SCWM/WM_SEL059 - No movement necessary, because item entered is identical to current item

/SCWM/WM_SEL059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WM_SEL -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: No movement necessary, because item entered is identical to current item

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/SCWM/WM_SEL059 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/WM_SEL059 ("No movement necessary, because item entered is identical to current item") typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This message indicates that the system has detected that the item you are trying to process (e.g., during a stock transfer, picking, or putaway) is the same as the item that is currently in the system for that specific operation. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Identical Item Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user is attempting to perform a movement (like a stock transfer or picking) for an item that is already in the same location or status as the item being processed.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type being used may not be appropriate for the action being taken, leading to the system determining that no action is necessary.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings