How To Fix LF018 - Storage type &1 &2 is not managed for storage units

LF018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LF - Mobile Computing in Warehouse Logistics

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Storage type &1 &2 is not managed for storage units

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LF018 - Details

• The SAP error message LF018 indicates that a specific storage type is not managed for storage units. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management (WM) or extended warehouse management (EWM) when trying to perform operations related to storage units in a storage type that is not configured to handle them.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Storage Type Configuration: The storage type in question is not set up to manage storage units. This can happen if the storage type is configured for a different type of inventory management (e.g., bulk storage) that does not utilize storage units.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings may not be correctly configured to handle storage units for the specified storage type.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type being used may not be compatible with the storage type's configuration regarding storage units.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LF018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Type