How To Fix /SCWM/L3401 - Storage bin item in storage bin is too long (check your entry!)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Storage bin item in storage bin is too long (check your entry!)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3401 - Storage bin item in storage bin is too long (check your entry!) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3401 indicates that the storage bin item in a storage bin is too long, which typically means that the length of the item or the data being entered exceeds the allowed limit defined in the system. This error is commonly encountered in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Length Exceeded: The item or data being entered into the storage bin exceeds the maximum character limit defined for that field in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the storage bin or item types may not be aligned with the data being processed.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect or unexpected value that does not conform to the expected format or length.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Length: Verify the length of the data being entered. Ensure that it does not exceed the maximum allowed length for that field. You can refer to the data dictionary or field