How To Fix /SCWM/TO_WHR020 - Source bin &1 differs from posting change bin &2 of whse request &3, &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TO_WHR -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Source bin &1 differs from posting change bin &2 of whse request &3, &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/TO_WHR020 - Source bin &1 differs from posting change bin &2 of whse request &3, &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/TO_WHR020 typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is a discrepancy between the source bin and the posting change bin during a transfer order (TO) process. This error indicates that the system has detected that the source bin (where the goods are currently located) does not match the posting change bin (the bin where the goods are supposed to be moved to) as defined in the warehouse request.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The warehouse configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches between the source and posting change bins.
  Incorrect Warehouse Request: The warehouse request may have been created with incorrect bin information.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may have manually entered incorrect bin details during the transfer order creation or processing.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type in the source bin may not allow for the transfer to the specified posting