How To Fix L3463 - Stor.type &, storage bin &: shelf (value &) contains alphanumeric charac.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Stor.type &, storage bin &: shelf (value &) contains alphanumeric charac.

What causes this issue?

The shelf coordinate of the storage bin contains alphanumeric
characters.

System Response

If you use strategy K, the storage bin number is broken down into
shelf, column and level coordinates. For the shelf and column
coordinates, only numerical values are allowed. If one of these
coordinates contains alphanumeric characters, strategy K cannot be
carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check the setup of the storage bin numbers in the storage type
concerned. If it is impossible for you to number the storage bins
without using alphanumeric coordinates, you must choose an alternative
picking strategy.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3463 - Stor.type &, storage bin &: shelf (value &) contains alphanumeric charac. ?

  The SAP error message L3463 indicates that there is an issue with the storage type or storage bin configuration in the Warehouse Management (WM) module. Specifically, the error states that the shelf value for the specified storage type and storage bin contains alphanumeric characters, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Shelf Value: The shelf value defined for the storage bin contains characters that are not strictly numeric. In SAP WM, shelf values are typically expected to be numeric to ensure proper sorting and organization of items in the warehouse.
  Configuration Error: There may be a configuration issue in the storage type or storage bin settings where the shelf value was incorrectly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Bin Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code LS02N (Change Storage Bin) and enter the storage bin number that is causing the error.
  Verify the shelf value assigned to the storage bin. Ensure that it only contains numeric characters.
  
  
  
  Modify Shelf Value:
  
  If the shelf value contains alphanumeric characters, modify it to a valid numeric value. This can be done in the same transaction (LS02N).
  
  
  
  Review Storage Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the storage type associated with the storage bin. You can do this using transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant settings under Warehouse Management.
  Ensure that the settings for shelf values are correctly defined to accept only numeric values.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  LS02N: Change Storage Bin
  SPRO: Customizing (to access configuration settings)
  
  
  
  Warehouse Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for Warehouse Management in SAP, particularly those related to storage types and bins.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Warehouse Management for more detailed information on storage bin configuration and shelf value requirements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message L3463 and ensure that your storage bin configurations are compliant with SAP's requirements.