How To Fix /SCWM/LC1174 - The position &1 already exists for storage type &2 in warehouse &3

/SCWM/LC1174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 174

• Message text: The position &1 already exists for storage type &2 in warehouse &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LC1174 - The position &1 already exists for storage type &2 in warehouse &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1174 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a storage bin position in a specific storage type within a warehouse, but the position already exists. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management processes in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The storage bin position you are trying to create or modify already exists in the specified storage type and warehouse.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as trying to create a bin that is already defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration of the storage types or bins in the warehouse management settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Bins:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/LS01 (Create Storage Bin) or /SCWM/LS02 (Change Storage Bin) to check if the