How To Fix /SCWM/L1020 - Description of bin type &1 is not maintained in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L1 -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Description of bin type &1 is not maintained in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L1020 - Description of bin type &1 is not maintained in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L1020 indicates that the description for a specific bin type is not maintained in the specified language. This error typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system tries to display or process a bin type that lacks a description in the required language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Description: The primary cause of this error is that the description for the bin type in the specified language is not maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the bin types or the language settings in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that not all language descriptions were transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Bin Type Description:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCWM/BT (Bin Type Maintenance).
  Find the bin type that is causing the error.
  Check if the description is maintained for the required language.
  If not, enter the appropriate description for the missing language and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile are correct.
  You can check your user profile settings in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings for bin types in the EWM system to ensure that all necessary languages are supported and descriptions are maintained.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining bin types and language settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCWM/BT: Bin Type Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Language Settings: Ensure that the languages required for your business processes are installed and configured in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/L1020 and ensure that the bin type descriptions are properly maintained in the required languages.