How To Fix /SCWM/CON196 - Determine bin type - step not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Determine bin type - step not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON196 - Determine bin type - step not active ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON196 Determine bin type - step not active typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system is unable to determine the bin type during a warehouse process, such as during the creation of a transfer order or during the putaway process. This error indicates that the system is trying to execute a step in the process that is not currently active or configured correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Process Step: The specific process step that is supposed to determine the bin type is not active in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the warehouse process types or the bin types themselves.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data, such as bin types or storage types, may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Warehouse Process Type Settings: The warehouse process type may not be configured to include the step for determining the bin type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Process Step Activation:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration and check if the process step for determining the bin type is active. You can do this in the Customizing settings under the relevant warehouse process type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse process types are correctly configured. Check the settings for the relevant process types to ensure that they include the necessary steps for determining bin types.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check if the required master data (like bin types and storage types) is correctly defined in the system. Ensure that all necessary data is available and correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Adjust Warehouse Process Type:
  
  If the warehouse process type does not include the step for determining the bin type, you may need to adjust the configuration to include this step.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the process works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for process types) or /SCWM/MON (for monitoring) to check configurations and monitor processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide fixes or additional information regarding this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.