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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 and verify the relationship between storage locations and supply areas. Ensure that the storage location you are using is correctly assigned to the appropriate supply area.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under Logistics > Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Master Data > Define Storage Locations.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material being processed. Ensure that the storage location and supply area are correctly defined.
  You can view the material master data using transaction code MM03.
  
  
  
  Movement Type Review:
  
  Review the movement type being used for the goods issue. Ensure that it is configured to allow for the storage location and supply area to be different if that is the intended process.
  You can check movement type settings in the configuration under Materials Management > Inventory Management > Movement Types.
  
  
  
  Correct the Transaction:
  
  If the error is due to a specific transaction, you may need to correct the transaction data to ensure that the storage location and supply area match.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  OMJJ - Movement Type Configuration
  SPRO - Access to Customizing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration or master data if required.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.