How To Fix /SCWM/HU_WM166 - Mixed storage for storage type &1 (bin &2) failed due to insp. ID check

/SCWM/HU_WM166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HU_WM -

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Mixed storage for storage type &1 (bin &2) failed due to insp. ID check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM166 - Mixed storage for storage type &1 (bin &2) failed due to insp. ID check ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM166 indicates that there is an issue with mixed storage in a specific storage type and bin due to an inspection ID check. This typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to store a handling unit (HU) in a bin that is already occupied by another handling unit that has a different inspection ID. The system enforces rules regarding mixed storage, particularly when it comes to handling units that are subject to quality inspection. If the existing handling unit in the bin has a different inspection ID than the one you are trying to store, the system will prevent the action to maintain inventory integrity and quality control.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Handling Units: Review the handling units currently stored in the specified bin (&2).