How To Fix /SCWM/LK211 - External product &1 from system &2 could not be converted


/SCWM/LK211 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SCWM/LK -

  • Message number: 211

  • Message text: External product &1 from system &2 could not be converted

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/SCWM/LK211 - Details

  • The SAP error message /SCWM/LK211 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of an external product from one system to another in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a corresponding internal product in the target system for the external product referenced.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Product Master Data: The external product may not exist in the target system's product master data.
    Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the conversion from occurring.
    Data Transfer Issues: Problems during data transfer between systems (e.g., during a system copy or data migration) can lead to missing or inconsistent data.
    Inconsistent External Product Number: The external product number may not match the expected format or may be incorrectly entered.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Product Master Data: Verify that the external product exists in the target system. If it does not, you may need to create the

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