How To Fix /SCWM/WRKL017 - Planned workload record for object exists already

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WRKL -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Planned workload record for object exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WRKL017 - Planned workload record for object exists already ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WRKL017 Planned workload record for object exists already typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a planned workload record for a specific object (such as a warehouse task or a handling unit) that already has an existing planned workload record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Workload Record: The most common cause is that a planned workload record for the same object has already been created, and the system does not allow duplicate entries for the same object.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that prevent the creation of multiple workload records for the same object.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to create workload records simultaneously, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Workload Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/WORKLOAD or relevant reports to check if a planned workload record already exists for the object in question.
  If a