How To Fix /SCWM/MD116 - Storage bin &1 with storage type &2 could not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Storage bin &1 with storage type &2 could not be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MD116 - Storage bin &1 with storage type &2 could not be created ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MD116 Storage bin &1 with storage type &2 could not be created typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with creating a storage bin in the warehouse management system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Storage Type Configuration: The storage type specified may not be properly configured in the system.
  Storage Bin Already Exists: The storage bin you are trying to create may already exist in the system.
  Warehouse Number Issues: The warehouse number associated with the storage bin may not be correctly set up or may not exist.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the storage type or warehouse.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create storage bins in the specified storage type.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or parameters that