How To Fix /SCWM/LT001 - Cannot combine putaway rule "General Stor. Area" and "Use fixed bins"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LT -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Cannot combine putaway rule "General Stor. Area" and "Use fixed bins"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LT001 - Cannot combine putaway rule "General Stor. Area" and "Use fixed bins" ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LT001 indicates that there is a conflict between the putaway rule "General Storage Area" and the "Use Fixed Bins" setting in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a putaway task that cannot be executed due to incompatible settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Putaway Rule Conflict: The putaway rule "General Storage Area" is designed to allow flexibility in where items can be stored, while "Use Fixed Bins" restricts storage to specific, predefined locations. These two settings cannot be combined because they represent opposing strategies for inventory management.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the warehouse management settings may not be aligned properly, leading to this conflict.
  Item Master Data: The item master data may have settings that conflict with the putaway rules defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Putaway Rules: Check the configuration of the putaway rules in the EWM system. If you need to