How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF817 - Quantity role &1 (&2) required for reference document &3 (&4)

/SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF -

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Quantity role &1 (&2) required for reference document &3 (&4)

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/SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF817 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF817 indicates that there is an issue with the quantity role required for a reference document in the context of delivery confirmation in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system expects a specific quantity role for a document, but it is either missing or not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity Role: The required quantity role for the reference document is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the delivery or the reference document may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the required quantity role.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the delivery or reference document, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  Document Type Issues: The type of document being processed may not support the expected quantity role.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the delivery and ensure that the