How To Fix L3104 - Storage bin & is not a fixed bin for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Storage bin & is not a fixed bin for material &

What causes this issue?

According to the definition in your system, a fixed bin is defined for
this material in the <GL:storage_type>storage type</> into which you
want to place the stock. However, the <GL:storage_bin>storage bin</>
specified is not the same as the fixed bin.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3104 - Storage bin & is not a fixed bin for material & ?

  The SAP error message L3104 indicates that the storage bin specified is not a fixed bin for the material in question. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management when trying to perform operations such as stock placement or transfer in a storage bin that is not designated as a fixed bin for the material.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Fixed Bin Configuration: The storage bin you are trying to use is not set up as a fixed bin for the material in the system. Fixed bins are designated for specific materials, and only those materials can be placed in those bins.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the necessary settings to allow it to be stored in the specified bin.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management configuration may not align with the intended use of the storage bin for the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Bin Configuration:
  
  Go to the storage bin configuration in the SAP system and verify if the bin is set as a fixed bin for the material.
  If it is not, you can either change the bin to be a fixed bin for that material or choose a different bin that is already configured as a fixed bin.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  Access the material master record (transaction code MM02) and check the Warehouse Management view.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct storage type and that the storage bin is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Check the warehouse management settings to ensure that the storage type and bin configuration are correctly set up to allow for the intended operations.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Bins:
  
  If the storage bin cannot be changed to a fixed bin, consider using an alternative bin that is already configured as a fixed bin for the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  LX01: Display Storage Bins
  LT01: Create Transfer Order
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Warehouse Management for detailed information on storage bin management and configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and storage bin configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L3104 error and successfully manage your warehouse operations.