How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_API221 - No decimals allowed in quantity

/SCWM/DLV_API221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_API -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: No decimals allowed in quantity

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/SCWM/DLV_API221 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_API221 No decimals allowed in quantity typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a quantity is being processed that includes decimal values, but the system is configured to only accept whole numbers for that particular operation or field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Decimal Quantity Input: The most common cause is that the quantity being entered or processed includes decimal places (e.g., 10.5), while the system expects a whole number (e.g., 10).
  Configuration Settings: The configuration for the material or the specific process may be set to only allow integer quantities. This can be due to the material type, unit of measure, or specific settings in the warehouse management configuration.
  Unit of Measure (UoM): The unit of measure for the material may not support decimal quantities. For example, if the UoM is set to "EA" (each), it typically does not allow for decimal quantities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Quantity: Ensure that the