How To Fix WM534 - Indicator for parallel processing is not flagged

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 534

• Message text: Indicator for parallel processing is not flagged

What causes this issue?

You entered parameters for parallel processing but you did not flag the
indicator.

System Response

If the indicator for parallel processing is not flagged, you cannot run
parallel processing. The data you entered cannot therefore be used.

How to fix this error?

If you want to run parallel processing, flag the parallel processing
indicator.
If you do not want to run parallel processing, do not enter any data
for parallel processing control parameters.

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 WM534 - Indicator for parallel processing is not flagged ?

  The SAP error message WM534, which states "Indicator for parallel processing is not flagged," typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when you are trying to execute a process that requires parallel processing capabilities, but the necessary settings are not configured.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The parallel processing indicator is not enabled in the relevant configuration settings for the warehouse or the specific process you are trying to execute.
  Transaction Settings: The transaction or program you are trying to run may not be set up to allow parallel processing.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute processes in parallel.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WM534 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Warehouse Management in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant settings for the process you are trying to execute (e.g., picking, putaway).
  Ensure that the "Parallel Processing" indicator is enabled.
  
  
  
  Transaction Settings:
  
  If you are using a specific transaction code, check if there are any settings related to parallel processing in the transaction configuration.
  You may need to consult the documentation or help files for the specific transaction to understand how to enable parallel processing.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform parallel processing.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  If the error continues, consider checking for any additional logs or messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to WM534 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for Warehouse Management to understand the implications of enabling parallel processing and any potential impacts on system performance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WM534 error and enable parallel processing for the relevant warehouse management processes.