How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN500 - Positive time displacement is too large.Enter a smaller value.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Positive time displacement is too large.Enter a smaller value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN500 - Positive time displacement is too large.Enter a smaller value. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN500 Positive time displacement is too large. Enter a smaller value. typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when dealing with radio frequency (RF) transactions. This error indicates that the time displacement value entered exceeds the allowed limit set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Time Displacement Value: The error is triggered when the time displacement value (which could be related to picking, putaway, or other warehouse activities) is set to a value that is too large. This value is often used to calculate the expected time for a task or operation.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum allowable time displacement might be configured in the system, and the value you are trying to enter exceeds this limit.
  Data Entry Error: It could also be a simple data entry error where an incorrect value was inputted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Value: Review the time displacement value you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is within the acceptable range defined in your system.
  Configuration Adjustment: If the value is correct but still triggers the error, you may need to check the configuration settings in the SAP EWM system. This may involve:
  
  Accessing the configuration settings for time displacement limits.
  Adjusting the maximum allowable time displacement if necessary (this should be done with caution and ideally by someone with appropriate authorization).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP EWM documentation or help files for specific guidelines on the acceptable range for time displacement values.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM that may help you navigate to the configuration settings or logs.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to configuration settings if required.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  Documentation: Keep a record of any changes made to the configuration for future reference and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and continue with your warehouse operations.