How To Fix /SCWM/TDC013 - Manhattan metric is used when calculating the direct distance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TDC -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Manhattan metric is used when calculating the direct distance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/TDC013 - Manhattan metric is used when calculating the direct distance ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/TDC013 Manhattan metric is used when calculating the direct distance typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the distance calculation method being used for warehouse operations. This error indicates that the system is trying to calculate distances using the Manhattan metric, which is a common method for calculating distances in grid-like environments, but there may be a configuration or data issue preventing it from doing so correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The warehouse layout or the settings for distance calculation may not be properly configured. This could include incorrect settings in the warehouse management system or missing parameters.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data related to the warehouse layout, storage bins, or other relevant master data that the system relies on to calculate distances.
  System Settings: The system may not be set up to use the Manhattan metric