How To Fix 9J720 - Sender must be of type "warehouse/storage loctn" for material reservation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Sender must be of type "warehouse/storage loctn" for material reservation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J720 - Sender must be of type "warehouse/storage loctn" for material reservation ?

  The SAP error message 9J720 indicates that the sender location specified in a material reservation must be of the type "warehouse/storage location." This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a material reservation, but the sender location (the storage location from which the material is to be withdrawn) is not correctly defined as a warehouse or storage location in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Location Type: The sender location you are using may not be set up as a valid warehouse or storage location in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or the storage location settings.
  Data Entry Error: The location code entered may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Location:
  
  Verify that the storage location you are using is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and checking the storage location data.
  Ensure that the storage location is active and properly assigned to the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Correct Location Type:
  
  If the location is not set up as a warehouse/storage location, you may need to create or modify it. This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Master Data > Define Storage Locations and ensure that the location is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Material Reservation Entry:
  
  Double-check the entry you are making for the material reservation. Ensure that you are selecting the correct sender location that is valid for the material you are reserving.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or how to check the settings, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MB21: Create Material Reservation
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration) settings
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material reservations and storage location management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify storage locations and material reservations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 9J720 and successfully create or process your material reservation.