How To Fix /SCWM/RF_DE321 - Source storage bin &1 is blocked for removal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_DE -

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Source storage bin &1 is blocked for removal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE321 - Source storage bin &1 is blocked for removal ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE321 indicates that the source storage bin specified in the message is blocked for removal. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes, particularly when using the RF (Radio Frequency) framework in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Blocked Storage Bin: The storage bin is marked as blocked in the system, preventing any removal activities.
  Stock Type Restrictions: The stock in the bin may be of a type that is not allowed for removal (e.g., blocked stock, quality inspection stock).
  Inventory Management Settings: There may be settings in inventory management that restrict the removal of stock from certain bins.
  Open Warehouse Tasks: There may be open warehouse tasks that are preventing the removal of stock from the specified bin.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform removal from that storage bin.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Bin Status:
  
  Go to the storage bin in question and check its status. Ensure that it is not marked as blocked.
  You can do this by navigating to the storage bin in the EWM system and reviewing its properties.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Types:
  
  Check the stock type in the storage bin. If it is blocked or in quality inspection, you may need to move it to a different stock type before removal.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Warehouse Tasks:
  
  Investigate if there are any open warehouse tasks associated with the storage bin. If there are, you may need to complete or cancel those tasks before proceeding with the removal.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting the removal has the necessary authorizations to perform actions on that storage bin.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the EWM system to ensure that there are no restrictions on the removal of stock from the specified storage bin.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for stock overview) or /SCWM/TO (for managing transfer orders) to investigate further.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on warehouse management processes and error handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.