How To Fix /SCWM/LC1053 - You cannot use letters to differentiate between odd and even stacks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: You cannot use letters to differentiate between odd and even stacks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LC1053 - You cannot use letters to differentiate between odd and even stacks ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1053 indicates that there is an issue with the way stacks are being differentiated in the system. Specifically, the error states: "You cannot use letters to differentiate between odd and even stacks." This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics execution processes within SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the configuration of stack types in the system. In SAP EWM, stacks can be defined as either odd or even, and the system expects a specific format for these identifiers. If the identifiers for stacks include letters (e.g., A, B, C) instead of strictly numerical values, the system will not be able to differentiate between odd and even stacks correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stack Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for stack types in SAP EWM.
  Ensure that the identifiers for odd and