How To Fix /SCWM/TW_WT076 - Cannot use storage type &1 in transit warehouse because of putaway rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TW_WT -

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Cannot use storage type &1 in transit warehouse because of putaway rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/TW_WT076 - Cannot use storage type &1 in transit warehouse because of putaway rule ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/TW_WT076 indicates that there is an issue with the use of a specific storage type in a transit warehouse due to the putaway rule configuration. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to perform a putaway operation.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The storage type specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not allowed for putaway in the transit warehouse.
  The putaway rule associated with the storage type does not permit the movement of goods into that storage type.
  There may be restrictions or conditions defined in the putaway strategy that prevent the use of the specified storage type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the storage type in the SAP EWM system.
  Ensure that the storage type is correctly defined and is allowed for putaway operations.
  
  
  
  Review Putaway Rules:
  
  Navigate to the putaway rule settings in the EWM configuration.
  Verify that the putaway rule allows the use of the specified storage type for the type of goods you are trying to put away.
  If necessary, modify the putaway rule to include the storage type.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Process Types:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse process type associated with the putaway operation is correctly configured to allow the specified storage type.
  
  
  
  Review Transit Warehouse Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the transit warehouse to ensure that it is configured to handle the storage type in question.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the putaway operation with different storage types or different goods to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring storage types and putaway rules.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for managing putaway rules) or /SCWM/STOR (for storage type management) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  EWM Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for best practices on configuring storage types and putaway rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.