How To Fix /SCWM/MD096 - Storage bin &1 with storage type &2 and required storage type &3 exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Storage bin &1 with storage type &2 and required storage type &3 exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MD096 - Storage bin &1 with storage type &2 and required storage type &3 exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MD096 indicates that there is a mismatch between the storage type of a storage bin and the required storage type for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to put away or pick goods from a storage bin that is not compatible with the required storage type for the operation.
  The storage bin is defined with a specific storage type (e.g., bulk storage, shelf storage) that does not match the storage type expected by the system for the current operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Bin Configuration:
  
  Go to the storage bin configuration in the SAP EWM system and verify the storage type assigned to the storage bin in question.
  Ensure that the storage type is correctly defined and is appropriate for the type of goods you are trying to handle.
  
  
  
  Review Required Storage Type:
  
  Check the required storage type for the operation you are attempting (e.g., putaway, picking).
  Ensure that the operation is being directed to the correct storage type that matches the storage bin's configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Warehouse Process:
  
  If necessary, adjust the warehouse process or the handling unit to ensure that it is compatible with the storage type of the storage bin.
  You may need to change the storage type in the warehouse process or reconfigure the storage bin.
  
  
  
  Consult Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the materials involved to ensure that they are set up correctly for the intended storage type.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are any customizations or enhancements in your SAP EWM system, ensure that they are not affecting the storage type determination logic.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for managing storage bins) or /SCWM/MON (for monitoring warehouse processes) to investigate further.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on storage types and bin management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.