How To Fix WM557 - Job & already exists

WM557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Job & already exists

What causes this issue?

You wish to create a new job, but it already exists in the system. A
job with the same name is probably active or the existing job has been
terminated.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

Enter a different job name.
You can view all the defined jobs using the program RWSORT61DIS.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM557 - Job & already exists ?

  The SAP error message WM557 ("Job & already exists") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when there is an attempt to create a job (such as a transfer order or inventory movement) that already exists in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as duplicate job creation attempts or issues with job processing.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Job Creation: The most common cause is that a job with the same identifier is already in the system, and the system does not allow the creation of duplicate jobs.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that prevents further processing or modification.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the database that lead to this error.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently attempt to create a job that has already been initiated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Jobs: Before creating a new job, check the existing jobs in the system to ensure that a