How To Fix LM293 - Limit type was not clearly specified

LM293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Limit type was not clearly specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM293 - Limit type was not clearly specified ?

  The SAP error message LM293, which states "Limit type was not clearly specified," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the limit type for a specific operation, often related to stock management or inventory handling.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The limit type may not be defined in the system configuration for the relevant warehouse or storage type.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the material or storage location may not have the necessary limit type specified.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the warehouse management settings or the material master.
  User Input Error: The user may not have specified the limit type correctly during the transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and ensure that the limit types are correctly defined for the warehouse and storage