How To Fix /SCMTMS/LSO277 - Heterogeneous package lengths not supported by optimizer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/LSO -

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Heterogeneous package lengths not supported by optimizer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/LSO277 - Heterogeneous package lengths not supported by optimizer ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/LSO277 Heterogeneous package lengths not supported by optimizer typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the optimizer encounters a situation where the package lengths (or sizes) of the items being transported are not uniform or compatible. This can happen when you are trying to optimize a transportation plan that includes items with different packaging configurations, which the optimizer cannot handle.
  Cause:
  
  Heterogeneous Package Sizes: The optimizer is designed to work with homogeneous package sizes for efficient planning. If the items in the transportation order have different package lengths or sizes, the optimizer will not be able to process them together.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow for mixed package sizes in a single transportation order.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to packaging, such as incorrect or missing information about the package dimensions or weights.
  
  Solution:
  
  Standardize Package Sizes: Ensure that all items in the transportation order have the same package size. If possible, adjust the packaging of the items to be uniform.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to see if there are options to allow for heterogeneous package sizes. This may involve consulting with your SAP TM configuration team.
  Split Transportation Orders: If it is not feasible to standardize package sizes, consider splitting the transportation order into multiple orders, each containing items with the same package size.
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the items involved in the transportation order. Ensure that all packaging information is correctly defined and consistent.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to transportation planning and optimization for any specific guidelines or updates regarding package handling.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling heterogeneous package sizes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in transportation planning are trained on the limitations and requirements of the optimizer in SAP TM.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully optimize your transportation orders.