How To Fix /SCWM/WM_SEL061 - During selection of storage sections, enter a unique storage type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WM_SEL -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: During selection of storage sections, enter a unique storage type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WM_SEL061 - During selection of storage sections, enter a unique storage type ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WM_SEL061 typically occurs in the context of warehouse management when the system requires a unique storage type to be specified during the selection of storage sections. This error indicates that the system cannot determine which storage type to use because multiple storage types are available for the selected criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ambiguous Selection: The selection criteria provided do not uniquely identify a single storage type. For example, if multiple storage types are available for the same storage section, the system cannot proceed without further specification.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of storage types or storage sections in the warehouse management settings.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered incomplete or incorrect information when trying to select a storage section.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a Unique Storage Type: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you provide a unique storage type that corresponds to the storage section you are trying