How To Fix /SCWM/IT253 - Next maintain Define Output Format of Material Numbers in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Next maintain Define Output Format of Material Numbers in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT253 - Next maintain Define Output Format of Material Numbers in customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT253 indicates that there is an issue related to the output format of material numbers in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to process material numbers due to an incorrect or undefined output format.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The output format for material numbers has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The existing settings for the output format may not match the requirements of the materials being processed.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly handling the material number formats.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define or adjust the output format for material numbers in the SAP EWM customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and select SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Define Output Format:
  
  Follow the path: Extended Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Define Output Format of Material Numbers.
  Here, you can define the output format for material numbers according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Formats:
  
  Review any existing formats to ensure they are correctly set up. Make sure that the length and structure of the material numbers conform to what is expected in your processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process that was generating the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on EWM configuration and output formats.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for discussions related to similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/IT253 and ensure that the output format for material numbers is correctly defined in your SAP EWM system.