How To Fix /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET204 - No valid storage sections and/or storage bin types found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No valid storage sections and/or storage bin types found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET204 - No valid storage sections and/or storage bin types found ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET204 indicates that there are no valid storage sections or storage bin types available for the operation you are trying to perform in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to put away goods into a storage bin, but the system cannot find a suitable storage location based on the defined criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Storage Type Configuration: The storage type may not be properly configured to accept the type of goods you are trying to put away.
  Storage Section Definition: There may be no storage sections defined for the storage type, or the existing sections do not match the characteristics of the goods.
  Storage Bin Type: The storage bin type may not be compatible with the product or the handling unit being processed.
  Product Master Data: The product master data may not be correctly set up, including the storage type and section assignments.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type may not be correctly defined or assigned to the operation you are trying to perform.
  Stock Type Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the stock type that prevent the goods from being placed in the available storage bins.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the storage type in the EWM settings to ensure it is set up to accept the goods you are trying to put away.
  Define Storage Sections: If storage sections are not defined, create them in the system. Ensure that they are compatible with the products being handled.
  Review Storage Bin Types: Verify that the storage bin types are correctly defined and that they match the characteristics of the goods.
  Update Product Master Data: Ensure that the product master data is correctly configured, including the storage type and section assignments.
  Check Warehouse Process Type: Review the warehouse process type settings to ensure they are correctly assigned to the putaway process.
  Adjust Stock Type Settings: If there are restrictions on stock types, review and adjust them as necessary to allow for the putaway of the goods.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (Product Master) or /SCWM/STRG (Storage Type) to review and adjust configurations.
  EWM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the EWM configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to ensure all necessary settings are in place.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed guidance on configuring storage types, sections, and bin types.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test putaway to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.