How To Fix 9J042 - Plant & does not have storage location &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Plant & does not have storage location &

What causes this issue?

The recipient reference type points to a storage location. The storage
location that has been entered, however, does not exist in the
appropriate plant.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J042 - Plant & does not have storage location & ?

  The SAP error message 9J042 indicates that a specific plant does not have a defined storage location. This error typically occurs during inventory management or when trying to perform transactions related to materials in a plant that lacks the necessary configuration for storage locations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The plant you are trying to use does not have any storage locations defined in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up for the specified plant and storage location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Storage Location:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMIL (or SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Define Storage Locations.
  Ensure that the storage location is created for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OX10 to check if the plant is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the plant is active and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  Check if the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location.
  If necessary, use MM01 or MM02 to create or update the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  Ensure that the user is entering the correct plant and storage location in the transaction.
  Validate that there are no typos or incorrect codes being used.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to check for any underlying configuration issues or system errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMIL: Define Storage Locations
  OX10: Define Plants
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing storage locations and plant configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 9J042 and ensure that the plant has the necessary storage locations defined.