How To Fix LF004 - No bar code definition available for AI-type &

LF004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LF - Mobile Computing in Warehouse Logistics

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No bar code definition available for AI-type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LF004 - No bar code definition available for AI-type & ?

  The SAP error message LF004, which states "No bar code definition available for AI-type &," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a barcode definition for a specific Application Identifier (AI) type that is being used in a barcode generation process. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in logistics and inventory management where barcodes are commonly utilized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Barcode Definition: The most common cause is that the barcode definition for the specified AI type has not been created or is not properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect AI Type: The AI type being used may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to barcode generation in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the barcode definitions were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Barcode Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to