How To Fix /SCWM/L1012 - Storage bin cannot be deleted because it is not empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L1 -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Storage bin cannot be deleted because it is not empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L1012 - Storage bin cannot be deleted because it is not empty ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L1012 indicates that a storage bin cannot be deleted because it is not empty. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when you attempt to delete a storage bin that still contains stock or other items.
  Cause:
  
  Stock Presence: The primary reason for this error is that there are still items or stock present in the storage bin you are trying to delete.
  Open Tasks: There may be open warehouse tasks or transfer orders associated with the storage bin.
  Inventory Management: The storage bin may be linked to inventory management processes that prevent its deletion until all stock is cleared.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Stock: 
  
  Navigate to the storage bin in question and check if there are any items still present. You can use transaction codes like /SCWM/IS (Inventory Management) to view the stock in the bin.
  If there is stock, you will need to either move it to another bin or perform a stock removal.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Tasks:
  
  Check for any open warehouse tasks or transfer orders that are linked to the storage bin. You can use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (Monitor Warehouse Tasks) to identify and clear these tasks.
  Complete or cancel any open tasks associated with the storage bin.
  
  
  
  Stock Removal:
  
  If there is stock in the bin, perform a stock removal process to clear the bin. This can be done through a physical inventory count or by executing a stock transfer to another bin.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Deletion:
  
  Once the bin is empty and there are no open tasks, you can attempt to delete the storage bin again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM, such as:
  
  /SCWM/IS for Inventory Management
  /SCWM/PRDI for monitoring warehouse tasks
  /SCWM/PRDI for managing stock removal and transfer orders.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed procedures on managing storage bins and stock.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform stock movements and delete storage bins.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the storage bin once it is empty.