How To Fix /SCWM/CON242 - No empty storage bins available (stor. type: &1, area: &2, bin type: &3)

/SCWM/CON242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 242

• Message text: No empty storage bins available (stor. type: &1, area: &2, bin type: &3)

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/SCWM/CON242 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/CON242 No empty storage bins available (stor. type: &1, area: &2, bin type: &3) typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system is unable to find any available storage bins that meet the specified criteria for a particular storage type, storage area, and bin type. This can happen during various warehouse processes, such as goods receipt, stock transfers, or inventory management.
  Causes:
  
  Full Storage Bins: All storage bins in the specified storage type, area, and bin type are currently occupied.
  Storage Bin Configuration: The configuration of the storage bins may not allow for additional stock to be placed in them (e.g., maximum capacity reached).
  Storage Type Restrictions: The storage type may have restrictions that prevent certain types of stock from being placed in it.
  Incorrect Warehouse Process: The process being executed may not align with the available storage options (e.g., trying to put away items that