How To Fix /SCWM/L3A045 - The BAdI for access time determination returned the unknown time unit &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3A -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: The BAdI for access time determination returned the unknown time unit &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3A045 - The BAdI for access time determination returned the unknown time unit &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3A045 The BAdI for access time determination returned the unknown time unit &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to determine access times for certain operations, but it encounters an unknown or unrecognized time unit.
  Cause:
  
  BAdI Implementation Issue: The Business Add-In (BAdI) for access time determination may not be implemented correctly or may be returning an unexpected value for the time unit.
  Configuration Error: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the time unit is not defined or recognized.
  Custom Code: If there is custom code involved in the BAdI implementation, it may not be handling certain cases properly, leading to the return of an unknown time unit.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the time unit.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BAdI Implementation: Review the implementation of the BAdI for access time determination. Ensure that it is correctly returning valid time units. You can check the implementation in transaction SE19 or SE80.
  Validate Configuration: Go through the configuration settings related to access time determination in EWM. Ensure that all necessary time units are defined and correctly set up.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the BAdI implementation to see what values are being returned and why the unknown time unit is being generated.
  Check Custom Code: If there is any custom code involved, review it for any logic that might lead to returning an invalid time unit. Make sure it adheres to the expected formats and values.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BAdI and access time determination to see if there are any known issues or updates.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or patches available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI Documentation: Look for documentation related to the specific BAdI you are using for access time determination. This can provide insights into expected behavior and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same problem and found solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.