Remove and Types Of Blocking Storage Bins Location

Check this path and if blocked, remove the block (can remove the setting of the blocking indicators for both putaway and picking tasks).

SPRO->LE ->WM ->Master data ->Storage bin

There are 4 types of blocking for storage bins check if the following are one of those:

Blocking Bins in the Warehouse

Occasionally you need to block storage bins. For example, you might want to block the storage bins that are being counted for an annual inventory or bins that have been damaged or are being renovated. When the activity is completed, then you must unblock the storage bins so that they can be used again by the system. You use the same tasks to block and unblock bins.

In addition to blocking storage bins, you can also block materials. You can block or unblock storage bins * Selectively * On the basis of rows * As a block in bulk storage You can also block an entire storage type.

Blocking Bins Selectively

You generally block bins selectively when bins have been damaged or are being renovated.

1. Choose Master data.

2. -> Storage bin -> Block -> Selectively from the WM menu bar. Enter a warehouse number and either a single storage type and storage bin or a range of storage types and bins. To start the blocking process, choose Execute.

3. Mark each storage bin that you want to block or unblock.

4. To block the selected storage bins, choose Block; to unblock, choose Unblock.

5. In the blocking dialog box, select the type of block and enter a code for the blocking reason and choose.

6. ENTER . Save the changes to the database.

Blocking a Range of Storage Bins

If the material conveyance system is out of order or being repaired, you use this function to block the affected bins. To block a range of storage bins

1. Choose Master data

2. -> Storage bin -> Block -> Range of bins from the WM menu bar. Enter the selection criteria on the initial screen and choose Execute. The system displays a screen listing the number of storage bins that meet the selection criteria and how many of these bins are already blocked.

3. To block the selected storage bins, choose Block; to unblock, choose Unblock. The system displays a blocking window.

4. Select the type of block, enter a code for the blocking reason and choose 5. ENTER . Save the changes to the data base.

Blocking Bins in Bulk storage

To manually block storage bins that are in bulk storage

1. Choose Master data

2. -> Storage bin -> Block -> In bulk storage from the WM menu bar. Enter a warehouse number, storage type, and either a single bin or a range of storage bins.

3. To start the blocking process, choose Program -> Execute. Blocking a Storage Type If it is necessary for you to block an entire storage type, choose

Mmaster data -> Storage bin -> Block -> storage type from the WM menu bar. For each storage type that you select, you can set or remove the setting of the blocking indicators for both putaway and picking tasks.

How to Unblock a Storage Bin With an Inventory Active Flag

I have a storage bin that shows as being blocked by an Inventory active flag, but the inventory document has been canceled. I can't even view this document since it was canceled. Anyone have any suggestions?

You should be able to click on the bin master data (click on bin # and go to inventory tab) and take the recent inventory doc # then go to li02 and delete the inv. doc. That will solve your problem.

You could also try LX22: Edit > Deactivate.

Blocked storage bin for physical inventory

A particular bin is blocked and showing as inventory active. Looking into the Inventory tab of the bin display transaction, I would see 3 materials, out of which there is a material XX25 which is no stock in that bin. While the other 2 materials X216 and X336 are not in Inventory active status. Hence, the only reason why the bin is still showing as blocked is due to material X025.

Also, the day when the counting took place , that is, on 11.08.2009 , the same day a TO was created and confirmed and the entire stock was moved from that bin to Pre-weigh bin ( evident from t-code LT22 for that particular st. bin). Hence, we don't have any stock in the bin any longer as it has been consumed.

I tried using LS06 to unblock the particular bin, but was unsuccessful in doing so.

Storage bin blocked must not necessarily mean that it is blocked by another inventory.

A bin can be blocked (and unblocked) individually with LS02N transaction.

or blocked with mass transaction LS11

or all bins in a storage type are blocked with LS12

LS08, LS07,LX05 are further transaction that can block/unblock quants and bins.

Can you see the PI document in LX22?

If so, delete the document using LI02N

Warehouse Management : Storage bin 45XXXXXXX blocked for stock removals

I am facing the following error message while converting the transfer requirement into transfer order.

Step 1) GR was made for purchase order

Step 2) Transfer requirement created automatically

Step 3) While converting TR to TO ( Transaction code LT04), the error message "Storage bin 4500092091 blocked for stock removals". ( Message number Message no. L3179)

The bin 4500092091 is an interim storage bin and there are no block at the bin level.

Please check this setting:

Warehouse Management --> Interfaces --> Inventory Management -->

Goods Movement (IM) Not Allowed for Storage Types

- LS02N for the bin > "Status" section > "Stock Removal Block" indicator

- You can also use LS08

- Please check whether you have open inventory document (LX22)

Storage Bin Frequent Asked Questions

Bulk Storage

We have one bulk st.type 101 with capacity check table t337b, which means every bin has the max qty based on the specified material. For my understanding the Capacity check method should choose 3:Check based on maximum quantity per bin in storage type. but someone argues that it could leave blank (means no capacity check) and it seems no problem actually. why??
Also, we defined SUT as the piling height, e.g. 4 layers. so I think we should tick SUT check active. but it still seem no problem if blank.

Capacity check is activated in strategies B, I, and F during additions to existing stock even when you don't check the activate capacity check and set a method. When you follow any other strategy for bulk SU managed storage type, it is recommended to set capacity check with method. If you don't set this, If the system cannot use the bin found, the bin search ends with an error message. If the capacity check is active, the check is integrated in the bin search.

The bin search process, therefore, cannot end with the error message regarding insufficient capacity. If the bulk storage type is SU managed, I would recommend you to use capacity check method 5: Usage Check Based on SUT instead of 3 because bin capacity alone is not sufficient check for SU managed storage types.

It seems no problem even when you don't activate capacity check due to above reason. But when there is a problem, system cannot proceed further for identification of an alternative and throw an error.

Is it possible to define storage bin in SLOC in the framework of inventory management without lean WM and WM?
Requirement is to have the spares maintained at bin level, system should ask for bin entry at the time of goods receipt and issues and the stock reports can be seen at bin level.

There is a Storage bin field in material master (Plant view 1 MARD-LGPBE) which is text field and independent field. This field can be used for reporting purpose i.e. stock overview. However it will not work same as WM bin functionalities means system will not suggest bin for put away or picking.

Without using WM/Lean WM you cannot maintain your inventory at bin level.

Can we find storage bin while doing delivery, If we have Warehouse Configured in our system?

Yes.... you may see the ware house details in the delivery.

Go to the delivery --> Item --> Picking tab --> Warehouse. You can see the Warehouse Number, Storage bin, Storage type, Plant ...etc.

Can you explain how to create storage bin?

Spro -> logistics general -> Warehouse management -> Master data -> storage bins -> define storage bin structure
- Define storage bin structure
- Double click that structure
- Environment Tab -> Create bins -> Inside that there is one option called "Create storage bins online"

Based on the structure you defined number of storage bins created.

In addition, you need to have details about storage bin type for creation of storage bin.

When you create storage bin automatically have the template, structure, starting value, Ending value, increment value for the bins. With all these details only then you can create bins automatically.

For creating Storage bin :

- LS01N - Through manually.

- LS10 - Automatically through background job.

- LX20 - Storage bin for interim storage area.