How To Fix LMBG003 - No application identifiers defined for bar code type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LMBG -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No application identifiers defined for bar code type &1

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Define application identifiers for bar code type <(>&<)>V1& in
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LMBG003 - No application identifiers defined for bar code type &1 ?

  The SAP error message LMBG003 indicates that there are no application identifiers defined for the specified barcode type in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process or generate barcodes in SAP, but the system lacks the necessary configuration to handle the specific barcode type you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The barcode type you are trying to use has not been configured in the SAP system. Each barcode type requires specific application identifiers (AIs) that define how the data is encoded.
  Incorrect Barcode Type: The barcode type specified may not be supported or recognized by the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the barcode type field.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Barcode Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /N/SCWM/PRD (for Extended Warehouse Management) or /N/SCWM/PRD (for other modules) to check the barcode configuration.
  Navigate to the relevant settings for barcode types and ensure that the application identifiers are defined for the barcode type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Define Application Identifiers:
  
  If the application identifiers are missing, you will need to define them. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for barcode types.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG, and navigate to the relevant section for defining barcodes and application identifiers.
  
  
  
  Verify Barcode Type:
  
  Ensure that the barcode type you are using is correct and supported by your SAP system. Check the documentation for the specific barcode type to confirm its compatibility.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed instructions on configuring barcodes and application identifiers.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the barcode generation or processing again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Barcode Types: Common barcode types include Code 39, Code 128, EAN-13, UPC, etc. Each type has specific application identifiers that must be configured.
  SAP Modules: This error can occur in various SAP modules, including Warehouse Management (WM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), and others that utilize barcode scanning.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to barcode processing in your version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.