How To Fix /SCWM/HU_WM023 - Storage bin &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HU_WM -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Storage bin &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM023 - Storage bin &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM023 Storage bin &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to access a storage bin that is not defined in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Storage Bin: The storage bin referenced in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the bin number or the bin not being created in the system.
  Inactive Storage Bin: The storage bin may exist but is inactive or not available for use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the warehouse or storage types that prevent the system from recognizing the storage bin.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to the system not recognizing the storage bin.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Storage Bin: Check the storage bin number in the system to ensure it exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., LS03N for display storage bin) and entering the bin number.
  Create or Activate Storage Bin: If the storage bin does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., LS01N for creating a storage bin). If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  Check Warehouse Configuration: Ensure that the warehouse and storage type configurations are correct. This includes checking if the storage bin is assigned to the correct storage type and warehouse.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies. This may involve checking for orphaned records or discrepancies in master data.
  Review User Input: If the error occurs during user input, ensure that the user is entering the correct storage bin number and that there are no leading or trailing spaces.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  LS01N: Create Storage Bin
  LS02N: Change Storage Bin
  LS03N: Display Storage Bin
  LX01: Display Storage Bin List
  
  
  Warehouse Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the storage bins.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to storage bins in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Warehouse Management and Extended Warehouse Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.