How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL040 - Do not specify storage bins in the case of complete physical inventory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Do not specify storage bins in the case of complete physical inventory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL040 - Do not specify storage bins in the case of complete physical inventory ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL040 indicates that you are trying to specify storage bins during a complete physical inventory process, which is not allowed. In a complete physical inventory, the system expects that all items in the warehouse are counted without specifying individual storage bins.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to perform a complete physical inventory while specifying storage bins in the inventory document.
  The system is configured to expect a complete count of all items in the warehouse without the granularity of storage bins.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Remove Storage Bin Specification: Ensure that you do not specify any storage bins when creating or processing the physical inventory document for a complete physical inventory.
  Check Inventory Document Type: Make sure that the inventory document type you are using is appropriate for a complete physical inventory. The document type should not require storage bin details.
  Review Configuration: If necessary, review the configuration settings for physical inventory in the SAP system to ensure that they align with your business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Physical Inventory Process: Understand the difference between complete physical inventory and cycle counting. Complete physical inventory involves counting all items in the warehouse, while cycle counting focuses on specific items or areas.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on physical inventory processes and error messages.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PI for physical inventory management in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the physical inventory process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully complete the physical inventory process.