How To Fix /SCWM/EHS_DG023 - Item &1 does not contain an item number

/SCWM/EHS_DG023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/EHS_DG -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Item &1 does not contain an item number

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/SCWM/EHS_DG023 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/EHS_DG023 Item &1 does not contain an item number typically occurs in the context of handling Dangerous Goods (DG) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to process an item that is expected to have an item number associated with it, but it is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Number: The item in question does not have an associated item number in the system. This could be due to incorrect data entry or configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the item, such as missing or incomplete information in the material master or product master.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for handling dangerous goods may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the item properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the item has a valid