How To Fix C/086 - Storage location &1 Plant &2 not defined in system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C/ -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Storage location &1 Plant &2 not defined in system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C/086 - Storage location &1 Plant &2 not defined in system ?

  The SAP error message C/086 indicates that a specific storage location in a particular plant is not defined in the system. This error typically arises when trying to perform inventory management or logistics operations involving a storage location that has not been set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The storage location specified in the transaction does not exist in the system for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The storage location may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the storage location or plant code entered in the transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), it may not have been included or may have failed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Location Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMLS (or SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Define Storage Locations) to verify if the storage location exists for the specified plant.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Storage Location:
  
  If the storage location is missing, you can create it using the following steps:
  
  Navigate to SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Logistics - General -> Define Storage Locations.
  Create a new storage location by entering the required details (e.g., storage location code, description, and associated plant).
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the storage location and plant codes entered in the transaction to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the storage location was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the storage location was included.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create storage locations in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OMLS: To view and manage storage locations.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings for storage locations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing storage locations and related configurations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C/086 error and ensure that the storage location is properly defined in the system.