How To Fix /SCWM/RETURNS021 - Storage bins not found

/SCWM/RETURNS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RETURNS -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Storage bins not found

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/SCWM/RETURNS021 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/RETURNS021 indicates that the system could not find any storage bins that meet the criteria specified for a return process in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises during the processing of returns when the system is trying to determine suitable storage bins for the returned items.
  Causes:
  
  No Suitable Storage Bins: There may be no storage bins available in the warehouse that match the requirements for the returned items.
  Incorrect Warehouse Configuration: The warehouse might not be properly configured to handle returns, or the storage type might not be set up to accept the specific items being returned.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type of the items being returned may not be compatible with the storage bins available.
  Inventory Management Settings: There may be settings in inventory management that restrict the movement of certain items back into the warehouse.
  Warehouse Task Creation Issues: If the warehouse tasks are