How To Fix /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET232 - No putaway strategy variant determined, no special bin search possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET -

• Message number: 232

• Message text: No putaway strategy variant determined, no special bin search possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET232 - No putaway strategy variant determined, no special bin search possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PUT_BIN_DET232 indicates that the system was unable to determine a putaway strategy variant for a specific putaway process, which means that it cannot proceed with the putaway operation as expected. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The putaway strategy or its variant may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing entries in the configuration tables or incorrect settings.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type associated with the putaway might not be set up correctly or might not have a corresponding putaway strategy defined.
  Material Master Data: The material being put away may not have the necessary data defined in the material master, such as storage type or putaway strategy.
  Storage Bin Characteristics: The storage bins may not be defined correctly, or the characteristics of the bins may not match the requirements of the putaway strategy.
  Putaway Control Indicator: The putaway control indicator in the material master or in the handling unit may not be set, leading to the inability to determine a putaway strategy.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM configuration and verify that the putaway strategies and their variants are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the warehouse process types are correctly linked to the putaway strategies.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data for the item being put away. Ensure that the necessary fields related to storage type and putaway strategy are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the putaway control indicator is set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Storage Bin Setup:
  
  Review the configuration of the storage bins to ensure they are set up to accept the materials being put away.
  Check if the storage bins have the correct characteristics and are active.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Materials:
  
  If possible, test the putaway process with different materials to see if the issue is specific to a certain material or if it is a broader configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Check Logs and Messages:
  
  Review the application logs and messages for any additional information that might provide context for the error.
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 to check for logs related to the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring putaway strategies and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction code /SCWM/PRDI to check the putaway process and related settings.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/PUTAWAY to analyze the putaway process and see if there are any issues with the current setup.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Community Forums: 
  
  Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.