How To Fix /SCWM/LC1038 - Storage bin &1 is not empty and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Storage bin &1 is not empty and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LC1038 - Storage bin &1 is not empty and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1038 Storage bin &1 is not empty and cannot be deleted typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you attempt to delete a storage bin that still contains stock or other items. This is a safeguard to prevent accidental deletion of storage bins that are still in use.
  Cause:
  
  Stock Presence: The storage bin you are trying to delete contains stock or inventory items.
  Open Tasks: There may be open tasks or movements associated with the storage bin.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that prevent the deletion of bins that are not empty.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Stock: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/IS (Inventory Management) or /SCWM/MON (Monitor) to check if there is any stock present in the storage bin.
  If there is stock, you will need to either move it to another bin or perform a stock removal.
  
  
  
  Check Open Tasks:
  
  Review any open tasks related to the storage bin. You can use the task monitor to identify if there are any pending tasks that need to be completed or canceled.
  
  
  
  Remove Stock:
  
  If there is stock in the bin, you can perform a stock removal process to clear the bin. This can be done through the appropriate transaction for stock removal.
  
  
  
  Delete Bin:
  
  Once the bin is empty and there are no open tasks, you can attempt to delete the storage bin again.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you believe the bin should be deletable, check the configuration settings in your EWM system to ensure there are no restrictions preventing the deletion of non-empty bins.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/IS for inventory management and /SCWM/MON for monitoring tasks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for more detailed procedures on stock management and storage bin handling.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform stock removals and bin deletions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the storage bin if it is appropriate to do so.