How To Fix PK438 - Putaway strategy "B" not supported (stor.type &3 stor. no. &2)

PK438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Putaway strategy "B" not supported (stor.type &3 stor. no. &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK438 - Putaway strategy "B" not supported (stor.type &3 stor. no. &2) ?

  The SAP error message PK438 indicates that the putaway strategy "B" (which typically refers to a specific putaway strategy in the warehouse management module) is not supported for the specified storage type and storage number. This error usually arises during the putaway process when the system attempts to use a putaway strategy that is not configured for the given storage type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The putaway strategy "B" may not be configured for the specific storage type (stor.type &3) and storage number (stor. no. &2) in the Warehouse Management (WM) settings.
  Incompatibility: The storage type may not be compatible with the putaway strategy being used. For example, certain storage types may only support specific putaway strategies.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the storage type or the warehouse may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Putaway Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Warehouse Management.
  Navigate to the path: