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

/SCMTMS/LSO277 - Overview

• 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