How To Fix /SCWM/LC1173 - No storage bins found in activity area &1 for storage type &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No storage bins found in activity area &1 for storage type &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LC1173 - No storage bins found in activity area &1 for storage type &2. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1173 No storage bins found in activity area &1 for storage type &2 typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system could not find any storage bins in the specified activity area and storage type during a warehouse operation, such as picking or putaway.
  Causes:
  
  No Storage Bins Defined: There may be no storage bins defined in the specified storage type for the given activity area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the storage type or activity area may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Inactive Storage Bins: The storage bins in the specified area may be inactive or blocked for use.
  Wrong Activity Area or Storage Type: The activity area or storage type specified in the transaction may not match the actual configuration in the system.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings may not be properly set up to allow for the use of the specified storage type or activity area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Storage Bin Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the storage type and activity area in the EWM system.
  Ensure that there are storage bins defined for the specified storage type and activity area.
  
  
  
  Verify Activity Area and Storage Type:
  
  Double-check the activity area and storage type being used in the transaction to ensure they are correct.
  Make sure that the activity area is assigned to the correct storage type.
  
  
  
  Activate Storage Bins:
  
  If the storage bins are inactive, you may need to activate them or remove any blocks that prevent their use.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse management settings are correctly configured to allow for the use of the specified storage type and activity area.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/LS01 to check the storage bins and their status.
  Use /SCWM/LS02 to check the details of the storage type and activity area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring storage types and activity areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  EWM Configuration Guide: Review the EWM configuration guide for best practices on setting up storage types and activity areas.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.