How To Fix LM421 - Choose different characteristic values for the limit transfer

LM421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Choose different characteristic values for the limit transfer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM421 - Choose different characteristic values for the limit transfer ?

  The SAP error message LM421 ("Choose different characteristic values for the limit transfer") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, particularly when dealing with limit transfers or stock transfers that involve characteristics or attributes of materials.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch in the characteristic values of the materials being transferred. In SAP EWM, materials can have various characteristics (like color, size, etc.), and when performing a limit transfer, the system expects that the characteristic values of the source and destination materials match. If they do not match, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LM421 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Review the characteristic values of the materials involved in the transfer. Ensure that the values for the source and destination materials are compatible.
  
  
  Adjust Transfer Parameters: If the characteristic values are not compatible, you may need to