How To Fix /SCWM/MIGRATION038 - Separator '/' is reserved for pallet storage sub bins

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MIGRATION -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Separator '/' is reserved for pallet storage sub bins

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MIGRATION038 - Separator '/' is reserved for pallet storage sub bins ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MIGRATION038 indicates that the separator character '/' is reserved for pallet storage sub bins in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises during data migration or when trying to create or manage storage bins that use the '/' character inappropriately.
  
  Cause:
  
  Improper Use of Separator: The error occurs when the system encounters a storage bin name or identifier that includes the '/' character, which is reserved for denoting sub bins in pallet storage.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or an older version of SAP, the data may contain invalid characters that are not compliant with the current EWM standards.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Storage Bin Naming Conventions: Review the naming conventions for storage bins in your EWM configuration. Ensure that the names do not include the '/' character unless it is being used correctly to denote sub bins.
  Modify Data: If you are migrating