How To Fix /SCWM/WM_SEL055 - Storage bin &1 does not exist or is not assigned to an activity area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WM_SEL -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Storage bin &1 does not exist or is not assigned to an activity area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WM_SEL055 - Storage bin &1 does not exist or is not assigned to an activity area ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WM_SEL055 indicates that the specified storage bin does not exist or is not assigned to an activity area in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically occurs when trying to perform operations related to storage bins, such as picking, putaway, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Storage Bin: The storage bin you are trying to access may not exist in the system.
  Unassigned Storage Bin: The storage bin exists but is not assigned to any activity area, which means it cannot be used for the intended warehouse activities.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the warehouse, such as incorrect settings in the warehouse management or storage type.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the storage bin.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Bin Existence:
  
  Verify that the storage bin you are trying to use actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the storage bin master data in EWM.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/LS01 to check the storage bin details.
  
  
  
  Assign Storage Bin to Activity Area:
  
  If the storage bin exists but is not assigned to an activity area, you need to assign it. This can be done in the storage bin master data.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/LS01 to edit the storage bin and assign it to the appropriate activity area.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse configuration is correct and that the storage type and activity area settings are properly defined.
  Check the configuration settings in the EWM customizing (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the warehouse data to identify any discrepancies. This can be done using transaction codes like /SCWM/CHK or similar tools available in EWM.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to warehouse management and storage bin configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCWM/LS01: To create or change storage bins.
  /SCWM/LS02: To display storage bins.
  /SCWM/CHK: To perform consistency checks.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to storage bins and activity areas.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify storage bin data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/WM_SEL055 and ensure that the storage bin is correctly configured for use in your warehouse operations.