How To Fix /SCWM/CON161 - Fixed bin determination not active during slotting (storage type: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Fixed bin determination not active during slotting (storage type: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON161 - Fixed bin determination not active during slotting (storage type: &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON161 indicates that fixed bin determination is not active during the slotting process for a specific storage type. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to perform slotting for a storage type that is configured not to allow fixed bin determination. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The storage type may not be set up to allow fixed bin determination in the warehouse management configuration.
  Slotting Process: The slotting process may be incorrectly configured or not aligned with the storage type settings.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The overall warehouse management settings may not support fixed bin determination for the specific storage type being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the storage type in SAP EWM.
  Ensure that the storage type is configured to allow fixed bin determination. This can typically be found in the configuration path: 
  
  SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Define Storage Types.
  
  
  Look for the option related to fixed bin determination and ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Review Slotting Settings:
  
  Check the slotting settings for the warehouse and ensure that they are correctly configured to allow for fixed bin determination.
  You can find these settings under:
  
  SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Slotting -> Define Slotting Control.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Slotting Process:
  
  If the storage type is not intended to use fixed bin determination, consider adjusting the slotting process to accommodate this.
  You may need to modify the slotting strategy or the parameters used in the slotting run.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to slotting and fixed bin determination for additional insights and best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the slotting process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to warehouse management and slotting, such as /SCWM/SLT for slotting runs.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.