How To Fix LP336 - Fixed bin for material & could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LP - WM-PP interface

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Fixed bin for material & could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LP336 - Fixed bin for material & could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message LP336, which states "Fixed bin for material & could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management when the system is unable to identify a fixed storage bin for a specific material during inventory management or warehouse operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The material may not have been assigned to a fixed bin in the warehouse management system (WMS).
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may not be properly configured, or the storage type may not be set up correctly.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings may not be correctly defined for the specific storage type or material.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection) may not have a fixed bin assigned.
  Bin Assignment Rules: The rules for bin assignment may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine a fixed bin.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and ensure that the relevant storage location and warehouse data are correctly maintained.
  Verify that the fixed bin is assigned in the Warehouse Management view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management module (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the fixed bin settings are correctly defined for the relevant storage types and materials.
  Ensure that the storage type is set up to allow fixed bin storage.
  
  
  
  Assign Fixed Bins:
  
  If the material does not have a fixed bin assigned, you can assign one using transaction code LS01 (Create Storage Bin) or LS02 (Change Storage Bin).
  Ensure that the fixed bin is available and not blocked or reserved for other materials.
  
  
  
  Check Bin Assignment Rules:
  
  Review the bin assignment rules in the system to ensure they are set up to allow for the determination of fixed bins for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists. You can do this by attempting to perform the same operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  LS01: Create Storage Bin
  LS02: Change Storage Bin
  SPRO: Customizing (to access configuration settings)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Warehouse Management for detailed guidance on configuring fixed bins and managing material master data.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data and warehouse management settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LP336 error and ensure that the system can determine the fixed bin for the specified material.