/SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET042 - Storage bin & is blocked for putaway due to physical inventory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Storage bin & is blocked for putaway due to physical inventory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET042 - Storage bin & is blocked for putaway due to physical inventory ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET042 indicates that a storage bin is blocked for putaway due to physical inventory. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes where a physical inventory count is being conducted, and the system prevents any new stock from being put away in the affected storage bin until the inventory process is completed.
  Cause:
  
  Physical Inventory Process: The storage bin is currently involved in a physical inventory count. During this process, the system locks the bin to prevent any changes to stock levels, which could lead to discrepancies in the inventory count.
  Inventory Block: The bin may have been manually or automatically marked as blocked for putaway due to ongoing inventory activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Complete Physical Inventory: If you are in the middle of a physical inventory count, complete the counting process and post the results. Once the inventory is finalized, the block on the storage bin will be lifted, allowing putaway activities to resume.
  
  
  Check Inventory Status: Use transaction codes like LX02 (Display Warehouse Stocks) or LX03 (Display Inventory Differences) to check the status of the physical inventory for the specific storage bin. This will help you understand if the inventory process is still active.
  
  
  Remove Block Manually: If the physical inventory is complete but the block remains, you may need to manually remove the block. This can typically be done through the inventory management transactions or by contacting your SAP administrator to assist with unblocking the bin.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for physical inventory in your SAP system are correctly set up. This includes checking the settings for how and when bins are blocked during inventory processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the warehouse management module you are using.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as LX01 (Physical Inventory Document), LI01N (Create Physical Inventory Document), and LI02N (Change Physical Inventory Document) for managing physical inventory processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to physical inventory and storage bin management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform actions related to physical inventory and storage bin management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your warehouse operations.