How To Fix L3464 - Stor.type &, stor.bin &: stack (value &) contains alphanumeric characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Stor.type &, stor.bin &: stack (value &) contains alphanumeric characters

What causes this issue?

The column 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
stock placement strategy.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3464 - Stor.type &, stor.bin &: stack (value &) contains alphanumeric characters ?

  The SAP error message L3464 indicates that there is an issue with the storage type or storage bin in the warehouse management system (WMS). Specifically, the error states that the stack (value &) contains alphanumeric characters, which is not allowed for the specified storage type or bin.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The storage type or storage bin is expected to contain only numeric values, but it has been defined or entered with alphanumeric characters (letters or special characters).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the storage type or bin in the system may not align with the expected format for the warehouse management processes.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have mistakenly entered invalid data when creating or modifying storage types or bins.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Type and Bin Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the storage type and storage bin in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the definitions for these elements only allow numeric values if that is the requirement.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the entries for the storage type and storage bin that triggered the error.
  If alphanumeric characters are found, correct them to ensure that only valid numeric values are used.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks in the data entry process to prevent users from entering invalid characters in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on the allowed formats for storage types and bins in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the changes in a development or test environment to ensure that the error is resolved before applying changes to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like LS01N (Create Storage Bin) or LS02N (Change Storage Bin) to review and modify storage bin settings.
  Warehouse Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management.
  User Training: Provide training for users on the correct formats and data entry practices to minimize the occurrence of such errors in the future.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring proper configuration and data entry practices, you can resolve the L3464 error and prevent it from recurring.