How To Fix /SCWM/GM019 - Item &1 exceeds the allowed volume for storage bin &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GM -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Item &1 exceeds the allowed volume for storage bin &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GM019 - Item &1 exceeds the allowed volume for storage bin &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GM019 Item &1 exceeds the allowed volume for storage bin &2 typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you attempt to put away or move an item into a storage bin that does not have enough volume capacity to accommodate the item.
  Cause:
  
  Volume Exceeded: The item you are trying to store has a volume that exceeds the maximum volume capacity defined for the storage bin.
  Incorrect Configuration: The storage bin may not be configured correctly, or the volume of the item may not be accurately defined in the system.
  Item Master Data: The volume of the item in the material master may be incorrectly maintained.
  Storage Bin Type: The storage bin type may have restrictions on the volume that can be stored.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Bin Capacity:
  
  Review the configuration of the storage bin to ensure that its volume capacity is set correctly.
  You can do this by navigating to the storage bin master data in SAP EWM.
  
  
  
  Adjust Item Volume:
  
  Verify the volume defined for the item in the material master. If it is incorrect, update the volume in the material master data.
  You can check this in the material master under the Basic Data or Warehouse Management views.
  
  
  
  Change Storage Bin:
  
  If the current storage bin cannot accommodate the item, consider using a different storage bin that has sufficient volume capacity.
  
  
  
  Review Storage Bin Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the storage bin type to ensure that it allows for the volume of the item being stored.
  
  
  
  Consult with Warehouse Management:
  
  If you are unsure about the configurations or need to make changes, consult with your warehouse management team or SAP EWM consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/LS01 to create or change storage bins, and MM02 to change material master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on storage bin management and material master data maintenance.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic in your warehouse processes, check if any user exits or BAdIs are affecting the volume calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the storage of items in your warehouse.