How To Fix 40116 - Unable to create batch. Storage location &1 is invalid for material &2

40116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Unable to create batch. Storage location &1 is invalid for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40116 - Unable to create batch. Storage location &1 is invalid for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message 40116 indicates that there is an issue with creating a batch for a specific material in a specified storage location. The message states that the storage location is invalid for the material in question. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Storage Location: The storage location specified in the transaction does not exist or is not valid for the material being processed.
  Material Master Data: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master data for the specified storage location.
  Batch Management Settings: The material may not be configured for batch management in the storage location.
  Plant/Storage Location Assignment: The storage location may not be assigned to the plant where the material is defined.
  Stock Type Restrictions: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection) may not allow batch creation in that storage location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Storage Location: Verify that the storage location