How To Fix /SCMTMS/WBN042 - Invalid number stock type &1; number length in type not IATA compliant

/SCMTMS/WBN042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/WBN -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Invalid number stock type &1; number length in type not IATA compliant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN042 - Invalid number stock type &1; number length in type not IATA compliant ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN042 Invalid number stock type &1; number length in type not IATA compliant typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the stock type number format that does not comply with IATA (International Air Transport Association) standards.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Stock Type Format: The stock type number provided does not conform to the expected length or format as defined by IATA standards. This could be due to:
  
  The stock type number being too short or too long.
  The stock type number containing invalid characters.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system regarding the stock types or their definitions.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of stock type numbers may lead to errors, such as typos or incorrect formats.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Stock Type Definition:
  
  Verify the stock type number against the IATA standards. Ensure that it meets the required length and format.
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