CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS017 - Unit of length must be maintained for warehouse number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS - Compliance Message Class

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Unit of length must be maintained for warehouse number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS017 - Unit of length must be maintained for warehouse number &1 ?

  The SAP error message CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS017 indicates that a unit of length must be maintained for a specific warehouse number. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management or logistics processes where the system requires a defined unit of measurement for handling materials or products.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The warehouse number specified in the transaction does not have a unit of length defined in the system.
  The configuration for the warehouse management settings is incomplete or incorrect.
  The material master data may not have the necessary unit of length defined for the specific warehouse.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Warehouse Management System > Define Warehouse Number.
  Ensure that the warehouse number in question has a unit of length defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Length:
  
  Use transaction code OMW1 to maintain the unit of length for the warehouse number.
  Ensure that the unit of length (e.g., meters, centimeters) is correctly assigned to the warehouse.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check if the unit of length is maintained in the material master for the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings related to warehouse management and units of measure are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  OMW1: Maintain units of measure.
  MM03: Display material master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Warehouse Management for detailed information on configuring warehouse numbers and units of measure.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the unit of length is properly maintained for the specified warehouse number, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your warehouse management processes.