How To Fix /SCWM/CON179 - Slotting not permitted, according to slotting status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Slotting not permitted, according to slotting status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON179 - Slotting not permitted, according to slotting status ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON179 Slotting not permitted, according to slotting status typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and slotting processes within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system has determined that slotting cannot be performed for a particular product or location due to its current slotting status.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Slotting Status: The item or location may have a slotting status that does not allow for slotting operations. This could be due to the item being in a status that is not eligible for slotting (e.g., blocked, inactive, etc.).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that restrict slotting for certain products or locations based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that prevent the slotting process from being executed.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to perform