How To Fix /SCWM/STOCK_CONS038 - No suitable source or target storage bins for stock consolidation found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/STOCK_CONS -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No suitable source or target storage bins for stock consolidation found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/STOCK_CONS038 - No suitable source or target storage bins for stock consolidation found ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/STOCK_CONS038 indicates that the system could not find suitable source or target storage bins for stock consolidation in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises during the stock consolidation process when the system is unable to identify appropriate bins to move stock from and to.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Storage Types: The source and target storage bins may belong to different storage types that are not compatible for consolidation.
  Bin Status: The source or target bins may be blocked or not available for stock movements due to their status (e.g., blocked, full, etc.).
  Stock Type Restrictions: The stock types in the source and target bins may not match, preventing consolidation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the warehouse management system that restrict the movement of stock between certain bins.
  Insufficient Stock: There may not be enough stock in the source bin to perform the consolidation.
  Warehouse Process Types: The process types defined for the warehouse may not allow for stock consolidation under certain conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Bin Compatibility: Ensure that the source and target bins are compatible for stock consolidation. Verify that they belong to the same storage type and have the same stock type.
  Review Bin Status: Check the status of the source and target bins to ensure they are available for stock movements. If they are blocked, take appropriate actions to unblock them.
  Adjust Stock Types: Make sure that the stock types in both the source and target bins are compatible. If necessary, adjust the stock types to allow for consolidation.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the EWM system to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing stock consolidation between the specified bins.
  Stock Availability: Verify that there is sufficient stock in the source bin to perform the consolidation. If not, consider replenishing the stock.
  Process Type Settings: Check the warehouse process types to ensure that they allow for stock consolidation under the current conditions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDIAG to diagnose issues related to stock movements and consolidation.
  EWM Configuration: Review the EWM configuration settings related to storage types, stock types, and bin management to ensure they align with your warehouse processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on resolving this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on stock consolidation processes in EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.