How To Fix QBEXT028 - EWM does not support long material numbers

QBEXT028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QBEXT - QBEXT

• Message number: 028

• Message text: EWM does not support long material numbers

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QBEXT028 - Details

• The SAP error message QBEXT028 indicates that the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system does not support long material numbers. This typically occurs when the material number exceeds the length limit that EWM can handle, which is usually 18 characters in standard SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Number Length: The material number being used exceeds the maximum length supported by EWM. In many cases, EWM is configured to work with material numbers that are 18 characters or less.
  Integration Issues: If you are integrating with other systems or using external data sources, the material numbers may not be properly formatted or may exceed the length limit.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in a way that does not allow for long material numbers, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Shorten Material Numbers: If possible, modify the material numbers to ensure they are 18 characters or less. This may involve renaming materials or using a different numbering scheme.
  Check Configuration: