How To Fix /SCWM/LC1196 - Error in database update for bin &1; bin not saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Error in database update for bin &1; bin not saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LC1196 - Error in database update for bin &1; bin not saved ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1196 indicates that there was an error during a database update related to a specific bin in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. The message typically means that the system was unable to save the changes made to the specified bin due to some underlying issue.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The bin might be locked by another transaction or user, preventing the update from being saved.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the bin, such as missing or incorrect entries in related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the bin.
  Technical Errors: There could be a technical issue with the database or the application server that is preventing the update.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the EWM system could lead to errors when trying to update bin information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to