How To Fix /SCWM/CON246 - Bin type &1: No. of req. bins (&2) greater than no. of allowed bins (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Bin type &1: No. of req. bins (&2) greater than no. of allowed bins (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON246 - Bin type &1: No. of req. bins (&2) greater than no. of allowed bins (&3) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON246 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the number of required bins for a specific bin type and the number of allowed bins configured in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management, particularly when dealing with storage bins in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The number of bins that the system is trying to allocate for a particular operation (like picking, putaway, etc.) exceeds the number of bins that are allowed for that specific bin type.
  This can happen due to incorrect configuration of bin types, or if the warehouse process is trying to allocate more bins than what is defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Bin Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the bin type in SAP EWM.
  Verify the settings for the bin type in question and ensure that the number of allowed bins is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Number of Required Bins:
  
  Review the process that is generating the request for bins. If possible, adjust the number of bins being requested to align with the allowed number of bins for that bin type.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Process:
  
  Check the warehouse process that is leading to this error. Ensure that the process logic is correct and that it is not inadvertently requesting more bins than necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on bin type configuration and management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and processes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for managing warehouse processes) or /SCWM/BIN (for bin management) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  Customizing Settings: The settings for bin types can be found under the customizing path: SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Define Bin Types.
  Warehouse Management Best Practices: Ensure that your warehouse management practices align with the configurations in SAP to avoid such discrepancies in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.