How To Fix /SCWM/LT045 - Increment does not fit the start value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LT -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Increment does not fit the start value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LT045 - Increment does not fit the start value ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LT045 Increment does not fit the start value typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the handling unit (HU) or the stock quantity being processed. This error indicates that the increment value specified for a handling unit or stock item does not align with the starting value, which can lead to inconsistencies in inventory management.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Handling Unit Configuration: The handling unit may have been configured with an increment that does not match the starting quantity.
  Stock Quantity Issues: The stock quantity being processed may not be a multiple of the increment defined for that item.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or processing of handling units can lead to this issue.
  System Configuration: The system settings for increments and handling units may not be properly aligned with the business processes.
  
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