How To Fix /SCWM/UI_RF107 - Bar code &1 is not type &2 (too short (&3) for prefix &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_RF -

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Bar code &1 is not type &2 (too short (&3) for prefix &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_RF107 - Bar code &1 is not type &2 (too short (&3) for prefix &4) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_RF107 indicates an issue with barcode scanning in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. The message typically means that the scanned barcode does not meet the expected format or length requirements defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Barcode Format: The scanned barcode does not match the expected type. For example, if the system expects a numeric barcode but receives an alphanumeric one, this error may occur.
  Length of Barcode: The scanned barcode is shorter than the minimum required length for the specified prefix. The prefix is a predefined set of characters that the system uses to identify the type of data being scanned.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that define the expected barcode formats and lengths, which may not align with the actual barcodes being scanned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Barcode Type: Ensure that the barcode being scanned matches the expected type defined in the system. If the