How To Fix /SCWM/CON126 - Could not determine length indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Could not determine length indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON126 - Could not determine length indicator ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON126 Could not determine length indicator typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to determine the length indicator for a handling unit (HU) or a product. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The length indicator may not be defined for the product in the material master or handling unit master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for handling units or packaging specifications may not be set up correctly.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the handling unit or the product, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Product Type Issues: The product type may not be compatible with the handling unit type being used.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type may not be configured to handle the specific product or handling unit.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the length indicator is defined for the relevant product.
  Ensure that the necessary data is maintained in the Basic Data and Warehouse Management views.
  
  
  
  Review Handling Unit Master Data:
  
  Check the handling unit master data to ensure that the length indicator is defined correctly.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/HU to review and maintain handling unit data.
  
  
  
  Verify Packaging Specifications:
  
  Check the packaging specifications to ensure that they are correctly defined and linked to the relevant products.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/PACK to review packaging specifications.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for handling units and ensure that they are set up correctly in the Customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Pay attention to the settings related to handling unit types and product types.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the relevant tables.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/CHK to run consistency checks.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), /SCWM/HU (Handling Units), and /SCWM/PACK (Packaging Specifications).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to EWM and handling units for more detailed information on configuration and master data management.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.