How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN316 - Catch weight items cannot be handled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Catch weight items cannot be handled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN316 - Catch weight items cannot be handled ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN316 Catch weight items cannot be handled typically occurs in the context of handling catch weight items in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. Catch weight items are products that are managed by both quantity and weight, which means that the weight of the item can vary, and it is important to track both the quantity and the weight accurately.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system is unable to process the catch weight items in the current operation. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle catch weight items. This could involve settings in the material master or warehouse management settings.
  
  
  Item Type: The item being processed may not be defined as a catch weight item in the material master.
  
  
  Incompatible Operations: The operation being performed (e.g., picking, packing, or shipping) may not support catch weight items.
  
  
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