How To Fix 26890 - No active storage catgegory configured; check the Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 890

• Message text: No active storage catgegory configured; check the Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26890 - No active storage catgegory configured; check the Customizing ?

  The SAP error message "26890 No active storage category configured; check the Customizing" typically occurs in the context of Inventory Management or Warehouse Management when the system cannot find an active storage category for a particular material or process. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The storage category for the material has not been defined or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The settings in the Customizing (SPRO) may not be correctly configured for the storage location or warehouse.
  Material Master Issues: The material master record may not have the appropriate storage category assigned.
  Inactive Storage Type: The storage type associated with the storage category may be inactive or not properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Master Data > Define Storage Types.
  Ensure that the relevant storage types and storage categories are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the Storage view to ensure that the storage category is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  In SPRO, navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Customizing for Warehouse Management.
  Ensure that the warehouse number and associated storage types are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate Storage Category:
  
  If the storage category is inactive, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they have been transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to storage categories and warehouse management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  WM01 (Warehouse Management Monitor)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to storage categories and warehouse management.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the storage category settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message "26890 No active storage category configured; check the Customizing." If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.