How To Fix /SCWM/LT260 - Storage type with ID point must have 'Standard Storage Type' role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LT -

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Storage type with ID point must have 'Standard Storage Type' role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LT260 - Storage type with ID point must have 'Standard Storage Type' role ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LT260 indicates that the storage type you are trying to use for a specific ID point in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system does not have the required role of "Standard Storage Type." This error typically arises when you are attempting to perform a task that requires a standard storage type, but the configuration of the storage type does not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Storage Type Configuration: The storage type you are trying to use is not configured as a "Standard Storage Type." In EWM, storage types can have different roles, and only those designated as "Standard Storage Types" can be used for certain operations.
  ID Point Assignment: The ID point you are working with may be linked to a storage type that does not have the necessary role assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the storage type in question is configured correctly. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings.
  Navigate to the storage type settings and find the storage type that is causing the error.
  Verify that the storage type has the "Standard Storage Type" role assigned. If it does not, you will need to modify the configuration.
  
  
  
  Modify Storage Type Role:
  
  If the storage type is not set as a "Standard Storage Type," you can change its role in the configuration settings.
  Assign the "Standard Storage Type" role to the storage type.
  
  
  
  Review ID Point Settings:
  
  Check the ID point settings to ensure that it is correctly linked to the appropriate storage type.
  If necessary, reassign the ID point to a different storage type that has the "Standard Storage Type" role.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EWM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the EWM configuration settings, particularly those related to storage types and ID points.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on storage type roles and configuration.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/STYPE to access storage type settings directly in the SAP GUI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/LT260 and ensure that your storage types are configured correctly for the operations you need to perform in SAP EWM.