How To Fix /SCWM/CON163 - No fixed bins exist (prod.:&1, stor. type:&2, stor.sec.:&3, st.bintpe:&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: No fixed bins exist (prod.:&1, stor. type:&2, stor.sec.:&3, st.bintpe:&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON163 - No fixed bins exist (prod.:&1, stor. type:&2, stor.sec.:&3, st.bintpe:&4) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON163 indicates that there are no fixed bins available for the specified product in the given storage type and storage section. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  No Fixed Bins Defined: The specified product does not have any fixed bins assigned in the storage type or storage section.
  Incorrect Storage Type/Section: The storage type or section specified may not be configured correctly or may not have any fixed bins defined.
  Product Configuration: The product may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to the absence of fixed bin assignments.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings may not be properly configured to allow for fixed bin assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fixed Bin Configuration:
  
  Go to the storage type configuration in the SAP EWM system.
  Verify that fixed bins are defined for the specified storage type and storage section.
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct fixed bins.
  
  
  
  Assign Fixed Bins:
  
  If no fixed bins are defined, you may need to create and assign fixed bins for the product in the relevant storage type and section.
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDCT to manage product master data and assign fixed bins.
  
  
  
  Review Product Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data to ensure that it is correctly set up for warehouse management.
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct storage type and that the relevant parameters are configured.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Review the overall warehouse management settings to ensure that they are configured to support fixed bin management.
  Ensure that the warehouse process types and strategies are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring fixed bins and warehouse management settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PRDCT for product management and /SCWM/WM for warehouse management settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the warehouse management settings and product master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.