How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN459 - REC control: Bin &2 is not assigned to activity area &3 in warehouse &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 459

• Message text: REC control: Bin &2 is not assigned to activity area &3 in warehouse &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN459 - REC control: Bin &2 is not assigned to activity area &3 in warehouse &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN459 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a bin to an activity area in the warehouse management system (WMS) within SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). Specifically, the error message states that the bin you are trying to use is not assigned to the specified activity area in the given warehouse.
  Cause:
  
  Bin Not Assigned: The bin you are trying to access is not assigned to the activity area you are working with. This can happen if the bin was created or modified without the necessary assignments.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the warehouse setup where the bin and activity area relationships are not properly defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bin Assignment:
  
  Go to the warehouse management configuration in SAP EWM.
  Navigate to the bin master data and check if the bin in question is assigned to the correct activity area.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to assign the bin to the appropriate activity area.
  
  
  
  Modify Bin Settings:
  
  If the bin should be part of the activity area, you can modify the bin settings to include the correct activity area.
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for bin master data) to make the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Review Activity Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the activity area is correctly configured to include the bins you want to use.
  Check the settings for the activity area in the warehouse management configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to manage bin and activity area assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when trying to access the bin.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PRDI for bin management and /SCWM/ACTY for activity area management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to bin and activity area assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/RF_EN459 and ensure that your warehouse operations run smoothly.