How To Fix CM311 - Storage location &1 for material &2 in plant &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM - Task list messages: Material component allocations

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Storage location &1 for material &2 in plant &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM311 - Storage location &1 for material &2 in plant &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CM311 indicates that a specified storage location for a material in a particular plant does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during transactions that involve inventory management, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or when trying to create or modify material master records.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Storage Location: The storage location specified in the transaction does not exist in the system for the given plant.
  Incorrect Plant or Material: The plant or material number may be incorrect, leading to a mismatch.
  Data Deletion: The storage location may have been deleted or not created yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified storage location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Storage Location:
  
  Check if the storage location exists for the specified plant. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in SAP (Transaction Code: OX09) or using the material master data (Transaction Code: MM03).
  
  
  
  Create Storage Location:
  
  If the storage location does not exist, you can create it using Transaction Code: OX09. Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create a storage location.
  
  
  
  Check Material and Plant:
  
  Ensure that the material number and plant are correctly entered in the transaction. You can verify this in the material master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the storage location. This may involve checking user roles and permissions with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  OX09: Define Storage Locations
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to storage locations and materials.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter data related to materials and storage locations to minimize errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM311 error and ensure that the storage location is correctly set up in your SAP system.