How To Fix /SCWM/PWR001 - Storage type role for bin &1 (storage type &2) is not production supply

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PWR -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Storage type role for bin &1 (storage type &2) is not production supply

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PWR001 - Storage type role for bin &1 (storage type &2) is not production supply ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PWR001 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of storage types in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, it states that the storage type role for a particular bin (identified by &1) and storage type (identified by &2) is not set up as a production supply storage type.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The storage type in question is not configured to support production supply activities.
  The bin or storage type is incorrectly assigned or lacks the necessary role to be used for production supply.
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration settings for the storage type roles in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and check the configuration for the storage type (&2).
  Ensure that the storage type is assigned the correct role for production supply. This can be done in the EWM customizing settings under:
  
  Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Define Storage Types.
  
  
  Verify that the storage type has the role "Production Supply" assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Bin Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the bin configuration and ensure that the bin (&1) is correctly assigned to the storage type that is configured for production supply.
  Ensure that the bin is not blocked or restricted for production supply activities.
  
  
  
  Adjust Warehouse Process Types:
  
  Review the warehouse process types that are associated with the storage type and ensure they are set up to allow production supply activities.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or EWM consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRD for production supply processes or /SCWM/IMG to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify storage type configurations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SCWM/PWR001 error message in your SAP EWM system.