How To Fix 8B371 - Enter a storage location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Enter a storage location

What causes this issue?

The storage location is a required entry.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B371 - Enter a storage location ?

  The SAP error message 8B371 ("Enter a storage location") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction that requires a storage location to be specified, but none has been provided. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in Inventory Management (IM) and Materials Management (MM).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user tries to create or modify a document (like a purchase order, goods movement, or inventory transfer) that requires a storage location, but the storage location field is left blank.
  The system is configured to require a storage location for the specific transaction type being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction and that it requires a storage location. For example, if you are creating a goods movement, you will need to specify the storage location.
  
  
  Enter a Storage Location: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant field in the transaction where the storage location is required.
  Enter a valid storage location that is associated with the material or item you are working with.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data: 
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the storage location is defined for the material in question. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to view the material master and check the storage location data.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings: 
  
  Ensure that the plant settings allow for the use of storage locations. You can check this in the configuration settings for the plant in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the storage location field. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure about which storage location to use, consult your organization's documentation or speak with a colleague who is knowledgeable about the inventory management processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Storage Location: In SAP, a storage location is a sub-division of a plant where materials are stored. Each storage location can hold different types of materials and is essential for inventory management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) where storage locations are often required.
  SAP Help Portal: For more detailed information, you can refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation related to the module you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.