How To Fix /SCWM/L1268 - Bin & is divided. Storage Bin Type can't be changed

/SCWM/L1268 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L1 -

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Bin & is divided. Storage Bin Type can't be changed

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/SCWM/L1268 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/L1268 indicates that a storage bin is divided, and as a result, the storage bin type cannot be changed. This error typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you attempt to change the type of a storage bin that has been split into multiple sections or sub-bins.
  
  Cause:
  
  Divided Storage Bin: The primary cause of this error is that the storage bin in question has been divided into multiple sections (sub-bins). In SAP EWM, when a storage bin is divided, it is treated as having multiple distinct areas, and changing the bin type for such a bin is not allowed.
  Configuration Restrictions: The system is designed to prevent changes to the bin type for divided bins to maintain data integrity and ensure proper inventory management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Bin Status: Verify if the storage bin is indeed divided. You