How To Fix /SCWM/GM021 - Maximum number of storage units exceeded in storage bin &1

/SCWM/GM021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GM -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Maximum number of storage units exceeded in storage bin &1

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/SCWM/GM021 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/GM021 Maximum number of storage units exceeded in storage bin &1 typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the number of storage units (SUs) in a specific storage bin has exceeded the maximum limit defined for that bin.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: Each storage bin in SAP EWM can have a maximum number of storage units defined in its configuration. If you attempt to place more storage units in that bin than allowed, this error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Warehouse Management Settings: The settings for the storage bin may not be configured correctly, leading to an unexpected limit being reached.
  High Volume of Goods Movement: If there is a sudden influx of goods or a bulk transfer of storage units into the bin, it may exceed the configured limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Bin Configuration:
  
  Go to the storage bin configuration in the SAP EWM system.
  Verify the maximum