How To Fix /SCWM/WHO116 - Rule &1 inconsistent. Max. weight per HU * max. no. HUs < max. WO weight

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Rule &1 inconsistent. Max. weight per HU * max. no. HUs < max. WO weight

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO116 - Rule &1 inconsistent. Max. weight per HU * max. no. HUs < max. WO weight ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO116 Rule &1 inconsistent. Max. weight per HU * max. no. HUs < max. WO weight typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is a configuration issue related to weight limits for handling units (HUs) and work orders (WOs).
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the configuration for the handling unit (HU) weight limits is inconsistent with the maximum weight allowed for the work order. Specifically, the error arises when the product of the maximum weight per handling unit and the maximum number of handling units allowed is less than the maximum weight specified for the work order. 
  In simpler terms, the system is trying to validate whether the total weight capacity defined for the handling units can accommodate the weight of the work order, and it finds that it cannot.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the following configurations:
  
  
  Check Handling Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the handling unit type configuration in SAP EWM.
  Verify the maximum weight per handling unit (HU) setting.
  Check the maximum number of handling units allowed for the work order.
  
  
  
  Check Work Order Configuration:
  
  Review the maximum weight defined for the work order.
  Ensure that the maximum weight for the work order does not exceed the total weight capacity calculated from the handling unit configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If necessary, adjust the maximum weight per HU or the maximum number of HUs to ensure that the product of these two values is greater than or equal to the maximum weight of the work order.
  Alternatively, if the work order weight is incorrectly set, consider adjusting it to fit within the limits of the handling units.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration by attempting to create or process the work order again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI for product master data, /SCWM/HU for handling unit management, or /SCWM/WO for work order management to access the relevant configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP EWM documentation for detailed guidelines on handling unit and work order configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the configurations are consistent and aligned, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your warehouse operations.