How To Fix L3796 - Storage type & is not suitable for repacking

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 796

• Message text: Storage type & is not suitable for repacking

What causes this issue?

The storage type is not suitable for repacking. This can be because of
putaway strategy of the storage type or the capacity check. Repacking
is not supported by storage types with the putaway strategy "P"
palettes and "B" bulk storage.
"Capacity check" must not be active for storage types that you want to
repack.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3796 - Storage type & is not suitable for repacking ?

  The SAP error message L3796 indicates that the storage type specified is not suitable for repacking operations. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management when trying to perform a repacking task in a storage type that does not support it.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Storage Type Configuration: The storage type may not be configured to allow repacking. In SAP, certain storage types are designated for specific functions, and if a storage type is not set up for repacking, this error will occur.
  
  
  Storage Type Attributes: The attributes of the storage type may not support the repacking process. For example, if the storage type is set to be a bulk storage type, it may not allow for repacking operations.
  
  
  Warehouse Management Settings: The overall warehouse management settings may restrict repacking in certain storage types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the storage type in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the Warehouse Management section and check the settings for the specific storage type.
  Ensure that the storage type is configured to allow repacking. You may need to adjust the settings to enable repacking.
  
  
  
  Review Storage Type Attributes:
  
  Check the attributes of the storage type to ensure it is suitable for repacking. This includes checking if it is set as a bulk storage type or if it has any restrictions that prevent repacking.
  
  
  
  Consult Warehouse Management Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation related to warehouse management and storage types to understand the specific requirements and limitations for repacking.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Storage Types:
  
  If possible, try performing the repacking operation with a different storage type that is known to support repacking to confirm that the issue is specific to the original storage type.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, LT03 for transfer orders, and LT12 for confirmation of transfer orders.
  Warehouse Management Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Warehouse Management to understand the implications of storage type settings.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the repacking has the necessary authorizations to execute the operation in the specified storage type.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow repacking in the desired storage type.