How To Fix WRMA146 - Activate transfer beforehand

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA - RMA Development

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Activate transfer beforehand

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA146 - Activate transfer beforehand ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRMA146 - Activate transfer beforehand
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module during the process of handling transfer orders or warehouse tasks. The message indicates that a transfer or movement must be activated or confirmed before proceeding with the next step.
  In other words, the system expects that a previous transfer order or warehouse task has been activated (confirmed or posted) before you can continue with the current operation. This is often related to the sequence of warehouse movements or the status of transfer orders.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When trying to post or confirm a warehouse task or transfer order that depends on a prior transfer which has not yet been activated.
  During goods movement processes where the system enforces the correct sequence of transfer order confirmations.
  In scenarios involving complex warehouse processes such as stock transfers, picking, putaway, or internal movements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Previous Transfer:
  
  Identify the transfer order or warehouse task that needs to be activated first.
  Use transaction codes like LT12 (Confirm Transfer Order) or /SCWM/TO_CONF (in EWM) to confirm or activate the pending transfer.
  Ensure that the previous transfer order or warehouse task is fully confirmed and posted.
  
  
  
  Check Transfer Order Status:
  
  Verify the status of the transfer order or warehouse task in question.
  Make sure it is not blocked or partially confirmed.
  
  
  
  Sequence of Operations:
  
  Follow the correct sequence of warehouse movements.
  Avoid trying to confirm or post a transfer order that depends on an unconfirmed prior transfer.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing and Process Flow:
  
  Check warehouse process configuration to ensure that the system settings align with the business process.
  Sometimes, customizing settings in WM or EWM might enforce strict sequence checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Documentation:
  
  Review application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error information.
  Check SAP Notes or Knowledge Base Articles for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  LT12 - Confirm Transfer Order (WM)
  LT21 - Display Transfer Order
  /SCWM/TO_CONF - Confirm Transfer Order (EWM)
  LT23 - Display Transfer Order Items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to message WRMA146 or transfer order confirmation issues.
  
  
  
  Process Context:
  
  This message is common in warehouse processes involving multi-step movements.
  Ensuring proper confirmation of each step is critical to maintain inventory accuracy.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WRMA146 - Activate transfer beforehand means you must confirm or activate a preceding transfer order or warehouse task before proceeding. The solution is to identify and confirm the pending transfer order first, ensuring the correct sequence of warehouse movements is maintained.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process step where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.