How To Fix WM522 - Shelf modules cannot be created manually

WM522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Shelf modules cannot be created manually

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a shelf module manually. However, shelf modules can
only be created automatically.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM522 - Shelf modules cannot be created manually ?

  The SAP error message WM522 ("Shelf modules cannot be created manually") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when there is an attempt to manually create shelf modules in a warehouse that is configured to not allow manual creation. This is often due to the system settings or configuration that restricts the manual creation of shelf modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The warehouse is set up in such a way that shelf modules are automatically generated based on predefined rules or templates, and manual creation is not permitted.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings may not allow for manual intervention in the creation of shelf modules.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create shelf modules, even if the system allows it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management module. Ensure that the warehouse is set up to allow manual creation of shelf modules if that is