How To Fix /SCWM/DYNBIN165 - Flexible bin &1 was not deleted. Open warehouse task must be closed first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DYNBIN -

• Message number: 165

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DYNBIN165 - Flexible bin &1 was not deleted. Open warehouse task must be closed first ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DYNBIN165 indicates that a flexible bin cannot be deleted because there are open warehouse tasks associated with it. This is a common issue in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to manage flexible bins.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  There are open warehouse tasks (WTs) that are still referencing the flexible bin you are trying to delete.
  The system prevents the deletion of the bin to maintain data integrity and ensure that all tasks are completed before making changes to the warehouse structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Open Warehouse Tasks:
  
  Use transaction code /SCWM/WT to display the warehouse tasks.
  Filter the tasks by the flexible bin you are trying to delete to see which tasks are still open.
  
  
  
  Close or Complete the Warehouse Tasks:
  
  If the tasks are no longer needed, you can cancel them.
  If they are still relevant, ensure that they are completed. This may involve performing the necessary picking, putaway, or other warehouse operations.
  
  
  
  Delete the Flexible Bin:
  
  Once all associated warehouse tasks are closed or completed, you can attempt to delete the flexible bin again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCWM/WT: To manage and view warehouse tasks.
  /SCWM/FLEXBIN: To manage flexible bins.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor and manage warehouse tasks to avoid such issues.
  Implement a process to review and close tasks that are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on flexible bins and warehouse task management in EWM.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the flexible bin. If the problem persists, consider checking with your SAP support team for further assistance.