How To Fix /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET206 - No special putaway strategy variant determined; find empty bin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No special putaway strategy variant determined; find empty bin

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET206 - No special putaway strategy variant determined; find empty bin ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET206 indicates that the system was unable to determine a special putaway strategy variant for the item being processed, and it is suggesting that the system should find an empty bin instead. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes, particularly during the putaway process in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The putaway strategy for the specific product or storage type may not be configured correctly in the system.
  No Suitable Bin Available: There may not be any bins available that meet the criteria for the putaway strategy.
  Incorrect Product Master Data: The product master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to determine the appropriate putaway strategy.
  Warehouse Process Type Issues: The warehouse process type may not be correctly defined or linked to the putaway strategy.
  Special Putaway Strategy Not Defined: If a special putaway strategy is expected but not defined for the product or storage type, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Putaway Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify that the putaway strategy is correctly defined for the relevant product and storage type.
  Ensure that the special putaway strategy variant is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Review Product Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including the storage type and putaway strategy.
  
  
  
  Verify Storage Type and Bin Availability:
  
  Ensure that there are empty bins available in the storage type where the product is supposed to be put away.
  Check if the storage type is active and has the necessary capacity.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Process Types:
  
  Review the warehouse process types associated with the putaway process to ensure they are correctly configured and linked to the putaway strategy.
  
  
  
  Fallback to Default Strategy:
  
  If no special putaway strategy is found, consider configuring a default putaway strategy that can be used as a fallback.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring putaway strategies and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (Product Master) or /SCWM/PUTAWAY (Putaway) to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.