How To Fix /SCMTMS/WBN008 - Maximum number length of 6 allowed for house air waybill number

/SCMTMS/WBN008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/WBN -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Maximum number length of 6 allowed for house air waybill number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN008 - Maximum number length of 6 allowed for house air waybill number ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN008 Maximum number length of 6 allowed for house air waybill number typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with air freight shipments. This error indicates that the house air waybill number you are trying to enter exceeds the maximum allowed length of 6 characters.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the house air waybill number you are attempting to input is longer than the system's defined limit of 6 characters. This limit is set to ensure consistency and compliance with industry standards for air waybill numbers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input: Verify the house air waybill number you are trying to enter. Ensure that it does not exceed 6 characters in length.
  
  
  Modify the Input: If the air waybill number is longer than 6 characters, you will need to truncate it or use a