How To Fix /SCWM/LC1165 - Changing the maximum capacity can lead to inconsistencies

/SCWM/LC1165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Changing the maximum capacity can lead to inconsistencies

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/SCWM/LC1165 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1165 indicates that there is an issue related to changing the maximum capacity of a storage bin or storage type in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system detects that changing the maximum capacity could lead to inconsistencies in the warehouse management processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The maximum capacity of a storage bin or storage type is being changed while there are ongoing transactions or stock movements that could be affected by this change.
  Active Stock: There may be stock already present in the storage bin that exceeds the new maximum capacity, leading to potential inconsistencies.
  Open Warehouse Tasks: There might be open warehouse tasks that reference the storage bin or storage type, which could be disrupted by the change in capacity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Transactions: Before changing the maximum capacity, ensure that there are no active stock movements or warehouse tasks that could be affected.