How To Fix /SCWM/CONS_CHECK003 - Main bin is missing for sub-bins

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CONS_CHECK -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Main bin is missing for sub-bins

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CONS_CHECK003 - Main bin is missing for sub-bins ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CONS_CHECK003 indicates that there is a missing main bin for sub-bins in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system expects a main bin to be defined for a sub-bin, but it cannot find one. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The main bin for the sub-bin may not have been defined in the system. This can happen if the warehouse structure was not set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to storage bins, such as missing or incorrectly assigned main bins.
  Warehouse Process: The process being executed may require a main bin to be defined for the sub-bins, and if it is not, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bin Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify that the main bins are correctly defined for the sub-bins.
  Ensure that the main bin is assigned to the sub-bin in the storage bin master data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Storage Bin Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the storage bin master data in EWM and check if the main bin is assigned to the sub-bins.
  If not, you can create or modify the storage bin to include the main bin assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Structure:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse structure is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the warehouse number, storage type, and storage section configurations.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for managing storage bins) to review and edit the storage bin settings.
  You can also use /SCWM/PRDI to check the details of the storage bins and their relationships.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed steps on configuring storage bins and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the warehouse processes can proceed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  EWM Configuration Guides: Review the EWM configuration guides for best practices on setting up storage bins and warehouse structures.
  Support Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCWM/CONS_CHECK003 error and ensure that your warehouse management processes function smoothly.