How To Fix 21001 - Goods issue storage location & and supply area & are not identical

21001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 21 -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Goods issue storage location & and supply area & are not identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 21001 - Goods issue storage location & and supply area & are not identical ?

  The SAP error message "21001: Goods issue storage location & and supply area & are not identical" typically occurs during the goods issue process when there is a mismatch between the storage location and the supply area in the system. This error is often encountered in inventory management and logistics processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The storage location and supply area are not configured to be the same in the system. Each storage location can be assigned to a specific supply area, and if they do not match, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master data or the storage location master data may have incorrect or inconsistent entries that do not align with the supply area settings.
  Movement Type Settings: The movement type being used for the goods issue may have specific settings that require the storage location and supply area to be identical.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP