How To Fix SCWN899 - Information: Manual activities required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCWN - Messages Note installation and management

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Information: Manual activities required

What causes this issue?

You are in the process of implementing SAP Notes that contain manual
activities. These are described in the SAP Note text. You need to
perform the manual activities manually in addition to the automatic SAP
Note implementation.

System Response

The Note Assistant prompts you to confirm that you have read the SAP
Note texts and taken account of the manual activities.

How to fix this error?

Read the SAP Note texts carefully. You can display the long text of an
SAP Note by double-clicking its line.
Once you have read all SAP Notes and have performed the manual
activities that are required before the automatic SAP Note
implementation, you can continue with the automatic SAP Note
implementation. To do this, select all SAP Notes, and choose
<ZH>Continue</>.
<ZH>Note</>: You can only continue with the automatic implementation
once you have marked all of the SAP Notes listed here as "read". If you
have only marked some of the SAP Notes as "read" and choose <LS>Continue
</>, the dialog box is displayed again. The SAP Notes already marked as
"read" are grayed out, and can no longer be selected.
Note also the manual activities listed in the long text that are
required <ZH>after</> the automatic implementation. The Note Assistant
will not prompt you to perform these.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCWN899 - Information: Manual activities required ?

  The SAP error message SCWN899, which states "Information: Manual activities required," typically indicates that there are certain manual interventions needed in the system to resolve an issue or complete a process. This message is often associated with the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly in the context of the Supply Chain Network (SCN) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) functionalities.
  Cause:
  The SCWN899 message can arise due to various reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in master data or transactional data that require manual correction.
  Configuration Issues: Certain settings in the system may not be properly configured, necessitating manual adjustments.
  Process Interruptions: A process may have been interrupted or not completed, requiring manual intervention to resume or finalize it.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other processes or data that need to be resolved manually before proceeding.
  
  Solution:
  To address the SCWN899 message, you can follow these steps:
  
  Review the Message Details: Check the details of the error message in the SAP system to understand what specific manual activities are required.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific process you are working on. This may provide insights into the required manual activities.
  Check Master Data: Verify that all relevant master data (e.g., materials, vendors, customers) is accurate and complete.
  Configuration Review: Ensure that the system configuration aligns with the business processes and requirements.
  Process Monitoring: Monitor the relevant processes in the system to identify any interruptions or issues that need to be addressed.
  Collaboration: If necessary, collaborate with other teams (e.g., IT, business users) to resolve any underlying issues that may be causing the need for manual activities.
  Documentation of Manual Steps: If manual steps are required, document them clearly for future reference and to assist other users who may encounter the same issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions related to the SCWN899 message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Training and Support: Consider training sessions or support from SAP consultants to better understand the processes and configurations involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the necessary manual activities and resolve the SCWN899 message effectively.