How To Fix /SCWM/LC1198 - Line &1: Storage bin &2 already exists; no data uploaded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Line &1: Storage bin &2 already exists; no data uploaded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LC1198 - Line &1: Storage bin &2 already exists; no data uploaded ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1198 indicates that there is an attempt to create or upload a storage bin that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a storage bin that has the same identifier as an existing storage bin in the system.
  The data upload process is attempting to insert a duplicate entry for a storage bin that is already defined in the warehouse.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Storage Bins:
  
  Verify if the storage bin you are trying to create already exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the storage bin management area in SAP EWM and searching for the storage bin ID.
  
  
  
  Modify the Data Upload:
  
  If the storage bin already exists and you need to update its details, modify your data upload to include an update operation instead of an insert operation.
  Ensure that your data upload file does not contain duplicate entries for storage bins.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Existing Bins:
  
  If the existing storage bin is no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving it before attempting to upload the new data. Be cautious with this approach, as it may affect other processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing storage bins and data uploads in EWM.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or logic implemented in your SAP system that might affect storage bin creation, review those to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for managing storage bins) or /SCWM/LS01 (for creating storage bins) to interact with storage bin data.
  EWM Configuration: Ensure that your EWM configuration is set up correctly for storage bin management, including settings for bin types, dimensions, and other relevant parameters.
  Data Upload Tools: If you are using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or BAPIs for data uploads, ensure that the mapping and transformation rules are correctly defined to avoid duplicates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your storage bins in SAP EWM.