How To Fix LT216 - Stor.type &, storage bin &: shelf (value &) contains alphanumeric charac.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 216

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT216 - Stor.type &, storage bin &: shelf (value &) contains alphanumeric charac. ?

  The SAP error message LT216 indicates that there is an issue with the storage type or storage bin configuration in the Warehouse Management (WM) module. Specifically, the error message 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 within the warehouse.
  Configuration Error: The storage type or storage bin may have been incorrectly configured, leading to the inclusion of alphanumeric characters in the shelf value.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Bin Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code LS02N (Change Storage Bin) or LS01N (Create Storage Bin) in SAP.
  Enter the storage bin number that is causing the error.
  Review the shelf value field and ensure that it contains only numeric characters. If it contains any letters or special characters, modify it to be purely numeric.
  
  
  
  Review Storage Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OML2 to check the configuration of the storage type.
  Ensure that the settings for shelf values are correctly defined and do not allow alphanumeric characters.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If you are importing or uploading data into the system, ensure that the data being uploaded adheres to the numeric-only requirement for shelf values.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the storage bin again to ensure that the error message LT216 no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Warehouse Management and storage bin configuration.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  LS01N: Create Storage Bin
  LS02N: Change Storage Bin
  OML2: Define Storage Types
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP WM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LT216 error and ensure that your storage bin configurations are correct.