How To Fix /SCWM/BIN005 - Product &1 already occupies fixed storage bin &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/BIN -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Product &1 already occupies fixed storage bin &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/BIN005 - Product &1 already occupies fixed storage bin &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/BIN005 Product &1 already occupies fixed storage bin &2 typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign a product to a fixed storage bin that is already occupied by another product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Fixed Storage Bin Assignment: The storage bin in question is defined as a fixed storage bin for a specific product. This means that only that product can occupy that bin.
  Product Already Assigned: The product you are trying to assign to the fixed storage bin is already assigned to that bin, or another product is occupying it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the warehouse management system that are not set up correctly, leading to conflicts in bin assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Bin Assignment: Verify which product is currently assigned to the fixed storage bin. You can do this by checking the bin's details in the system.
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