How To Fix LT045 - Increment does not fit the start value

LT045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Increment does not fit the start value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT045 - Increment does not fit the start value ?

  The SAP error message LT045, which states "Increment does not fit the start value," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory management processes. This error is related to the handling of quantities and increments in the system, particularly when dealing with stock movements, transfers, or inventory adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Increment Settings: The material being processed has a defined increment (e.g., packaging or handling unit) that does not align with the quantity being moved or adjusted. For example, if a material is defined to be handled in increments of 10, trying to move a quantity of 7 would trigger this error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or warehouse management settings that are not aligned with the actual handling practices.
  
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Issues: The unit of measure defined for the material may not be compatible