How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL172 - Inconsistency for product &1: LIME UoM &2, EWM UoM &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Inconsistency for product &1: LIME UoM &2, EWM UoM &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL172 - Inconsistency for product &1: LIME UoM &2, EWM UoM &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL172 indicates an inconsistency between the product's unit of measure (UoM) in the Logistics Execution (LE) module and the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, it points out that there is a mismatch between the LIME (Logistics Information Management Environment) unit of measure and the EWM unit of measure for a specific product.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can arise due to several reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The product's UoM settings in the EWM and LE modules may not be aligned. This can happen if the UoM is changed in one module but not updated in the other.
  Master Data Issues: The product master data may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to discrepancies in the UoM definitions.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, inconsistencies may have been introduced.
  Custom Developments: Custom programs or enhancements may have inadvertently altered UoM settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these