How To Fix /SCWM/RF_DE020 - Enter a quantity or confirm an empty bin

/SCWM/RF_DE020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_DE -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter a quantity or confirm an empty bin

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE020 - Enter a quantity or confirm an empty bin ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE020 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when using the RF (Radio Frequency) interface for warehouse operations. This error indicates that the system expects a quantity to be entered for a specific operation, or it is prompting the user to confirm an empty bin.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Bin Confirmation: The error may arise when the user attempts to confirm a task for a bin that is empty, and the system requires confirmation of the empty status.
  Missing Quantity Entry: The user may not have entered a quantity when prompted, which is necessary for the operation being performed (e.g., picking, putaway, etc.).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that dictate how empty bins and quantities are handled, leading to this error if not set correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Quantity: If you are performing an operation that requires a quantity (like picking or