How To Fix /SCWM/WHO159 - Acty area &2 (activity &1) has no starting bin; HU creation not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Acty area &2 (activity &1) has no starting bin; HU creation not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO159 - Acty area &2 (activity &1) has no starting bin; HU creation not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO159 indicates that there is an issue with the activity area and the associated starting bin for handling units (HUs) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a handling unit, but the system cannot find a valid starting bin for the specified activity area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Starting Bin: The specified activity area does not have a defined starting bin. This can happen if the configuration for the activity area is incomplete or if the bins have not been properly set up.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the warehouse process type or the activity area may not be correctly defined, leading to the absence of a starting bin.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type associated with the activity may not be set up to allow for the creation of handling units.
  Stock Availability: There may be no stock available in the starting bin, or the bin may be blocked or not suitable for the operation being performed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the activity area in EWM and ensure that a starting bin is defined.
  Verify that the starting bin is active and available for use.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Process Type:
  
  Check the configuration of the warehouse process type associated with the activity area. Ensure that it is set up to allow for handling unit creation.
  Make sure that the process type is correctly linked to the activity area.
  
  
  
  Validate Bin Setup:
  
  Ensure that the bins in the specified activity area are correctly set up and that they are not blocked or restricted.
  Check if the bins have the necessary stock and are suitable for the operation.
  
  
  
  Stock Check:
  
  Verify that there is stock available in the starting bin. If the bin is empty, you may need to replenish it before attempting to create the handling unit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring activity areas and handling units in EWM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for inbound delivery processing) or /SCWM/PRDI (for outbound delivery processing) to check the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SCWM/WHO159 error message in your SAP EWM system.