How To Fix /SCWM/LT377 - You can only change the storage behavior if the storage type is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LT -

• Message number: 377

• Message text: You can only change the storage behavior if the storage type is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LT377 - You can only change the storage behavior if the storage type is empty ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LT377 indicates that you are trying to change the storage behavior of a storage type in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, but the storage type is not empty. This means that there are currently items or stock present in that storage type, and SAP restricts changes to the storage behavior until the storage type is cleared.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the storage type you are attempting to modify contains stock or inventory. SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that changes to storage behavior do not disrupt ongoing warehouse operations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the storage type is empty before you can change its storage behavior. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Use transaction codes like /SCWM/LS01 or /SCWM/LS02 to check the stock levels in the storage type. Identify the items that are currently stored there.
  
  
  Remove Stock: If there are items in the storage type, you will need to either:
  
  Move the stock to another storage type using transfer orders.
  Perform a stock removal process to clear the storage type.
  
  
  
  Confirm Empty Storage Type: After removing the stock, confirm that the storage type is indeed empty. You can do this by checking the stock overview again.
  
  
  Change Storage Behavior: Once the storage type is confirmed to be empty, you can proceed to change the storage behavior as needed.
  
  
  Recheck Configuration: After making the changes, ensure that the new storage behavior is correctly configured and meets your warehouse management requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM for managing stock and storage types, such as /SCWM/LS01 (Create Storage Type), /SCWM/LS02 (Change Storage Type), and /SCWM/TO (Transfer Order Management).
  Warehouse Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings for storage types and behaviors in the EWM customizing settings to understand the implications of changes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on storage types and behaviors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully change the storage behavior of the specified storage type.