How To Fix /SCWM/HU_WM011 - Putaway of HU type &1 not allowed in bin type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HU_WM -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Putaway of HU type &1 not allowed in bin type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM011 - Putaway of HU type &1 not allowed in bin type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM011 indicates that the putaway of a Handling Unit (HU) of a specific type is not allowed in a particular bin type. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management processes within SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Bin Type Configuration: The bin type in question may not be configured to accept the specific type of Handling Unit. This could be due to restrictions set in the warehouse management configuration.
  Handling Unit Type Restrictions: The handling unit type may have specific restrictions that prevent it from being stored in certain bin types.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type associated with the bin may not allow for the putaway of that particular handling unit type.
  Storage Type Settings: The storage type settings may not permit the handling unit type to be stored in the specified bin type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Bin Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the bin type in SAP EWM.
  Verify if the bin type is set up to accept the handling unit type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Handling Unit Type Settings:
  
  Check the handling unit type configuration to see if there are any restrictions regarding the bin types where it can be stored.
  
  
  
  Adjust Warehouse Process Type:
  
  Review the warehouse process type associated with the bin type and ensure it allows for the putaway of the handling unit type.
  
  
  
  Modify Storage Type Settings:
  
  If applicable, adjust the storage type settings to allow the handling unit type to be stored in the specified bin type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP EWM functional consultant to understand the specific configurations and restrictions that may apply.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test putaway to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for putaway) or /SCWM/MON (for monitoring) to analyze the situation further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the handling unit putaway process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the putaway of the handling unit in the specified bin type.