How To Fix /SCWM/TDC171 - Section Length: &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TDC -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Section Length: &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/TDC171 - Section Length: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/TDC171 Section Length: &1 &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the data being processed, particularly related to the length of a section in a document or data structure.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is a mismatch or an issue with the expected length of a section in the data being processed. This could be due to:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being imported or processed does not conform to the expected format or length.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that are not aligned with the data being processed.
  Custom Developments: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be causing the data to exceed the expected length.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Input: Review the data being processed to ensure that it adheres to the expected format and length. Look for any fields that may be too long or incorrectly formatted.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the EWM system related to the document or data structure that is causing the error. Ensure that the settings match the expected data formats.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the process to identify where the length mismatch is occurring. This may involve looking at the code or logic that processes the data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help them diagnose the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message for patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM that may help in troubleshooting, such as /SCWM/PRDI for inbound processing or /SCWM/PRDO for outbound processing.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SCWM/TDC171 Section Length: &1 &2 error in your SAP EWM system.