How To Fix /SCWM/DYNBIN162 - Flexible bin &1 was not deleted. Open PI document must be closed first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DYNBIN -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Flexible bin &1 was not deleted. Open PI document must be closed first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DYNBIN162 - Flexible bin &1 was not deleted. Open PI document must be closed first ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DYNBIN162 indicates that a flexible bin cannot be deleted because there is an open Physical Inventory (PI) document associated with it. This is a common issue in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to manage flexible bins.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  There is an active Physical Inventory document that is linked to the flexible bin you are trying to delete.
  The system prevents the deletion of the bin to maintain data integrity and ensure that inventory counts are accurate.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to close or process the open Physical Inventory document associated with the flexible bin. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Open PI Document:
  
  Use transaction code /SCWM/PI to access the Physical Inventory documents.
  Check for any open PI documents that reference the flexible bin in question.
  
  
  
  Close the PI Document:
  
  If the PI document is still open, you will need to either complete the inventory count or cancel the document if it is no longer needed.
  To complete the inventory, ensure that all counts are entered and then post the results.
  If you need to cancel the PI document, you can do so through the appropriate transaction in SAP.
  
  
  
  Retry Deleting the Flexible Bin:
  
  Once the PI document is closed, you can attempt to delete the flexible bin again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCWM/PI - For managing Physical Inventory documents.
  /SCWM/DYNBIN - For managing dynamic bins and flexible bin settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for more details on managing flexible bins and physical inventory processes.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor and manage your Physical Inventory documents to avoid such issues.
  Ensure that all users are aware of the implications of open PI documents on bin management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the flexible bin.