How To Fix CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS017 - Unit of length must be maintained for warehouse number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS - Compliance Message Class

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Unit of length must be maintained for warehouse number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS017 - Unit of length must be maintained for warehouse number &1 ?

  The SAP error message CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS017 indicates that a unit of length must be maintained for a specific warehouse number. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management or logistics processes where the system requires a defined unit of measurement for handling materials or products.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The warehouse number specified in the transaction does not have a unit of length defined in the system.
  The configuration for the warehouse management settings is incomplete or incorrect.
  The material master data may not have the necessary unit of length defined for the specific warehouse.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Warehouse Management System > Define Warehouse Number.
  Ensure that the warehouse number in question has a unit of length defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Length:
  
  Use transaction code OMW1 to maintain the unit of length for the