How To Fix /SCWM/IT236 - Output format for product number already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Output format for product number already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT236 - Output format for product number already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT236 Output format for product number already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to create or modify an output format for a product that already has an existing output format defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The error is primarily caused by trying to create a new output format for a product that already has an existing output format defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the system does not allow multiple output formats for the same product.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity, and having multiple output formats for the same product could lead to confusion or errors in processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Output Formats: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP EWM where output formats are defined (e.g., /SCWM/OUTF).
  Check if an output format for the specified product already exists.