Because there is more to tape management than you ever realized
Volumes can be either automatically or manually assigned to a Slot.
Using TMSS10SlotAllocation to assign a Slot to each Volume moving to the Target Repository.
Using Restore Home Slot Repository Options.
Using Excel Import
Assign Slot using Volume Properties Target Repository tab.
Scan via Special Operations > Slots > Allocate to Slot
Scan Volumes to Slot Via View Repository Usage Map