How To Fix ADPTM021 - Storage location & is not part of a serviceable inventory group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADPTM - Message Class for Component Maintenance Cockpit

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Storage location & is not part of a serviceable inventory group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADPTM021 - Storage location & is not part of a serviceable inventory group ?

  The SAP error message ADPTM021 indicates that the specified storage location is not part of a serviceable inventory group. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management and logistics, particularly when dealing with serviceable materials or spare parts.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Storage Location: The storage location specified in the transaction may not be configured as part of a serviceable inventory group.
  Configuration Issues: The inventory group settings in the system may not include the specified storage location.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up to link the storage location with the serviceable inventory group.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified storage location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Location Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify if the storage location is included in the serviceable inventory group.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under Logistics > Materials Management > Inventory Management > Define Storage Locations.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up. You can check the material master record (transaction code MM03) to see if the storage location is correctly assigned to the serviceable inventory group.
  
  
  
  Review Inventory Group Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the inventory group to ensure that it includes the storage location in question. This can be done in the customizing settings under Logistics > Materials Management > Inventory Management > Define Inventory Groups.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the storage location. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to inventory management and serviceable inventory groups for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  OX09 (Define Storage Locations)
  OX10 (Define Inventory Groups)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.