How To Fix CV_CMIS016 - Default Storage Category is not marked as active

CV_CMIS016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CV_CMIS -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Default Storage Category is not marked as active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CV_CMIS016 - Default Storage Category is not marked as active ?

  The SAP error message CV_CMIS016, which states "Default Storage Category is not marked as active," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules. This error indicates that the default storage category assigned to a material or storage location is not active, which can prevent certain operations from being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Storage Category: The storage category that has been set as the default for a material or storage location is not marked as active in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to storage categories in the Customizing settings of SAP.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that lead to the storage category being inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CV_CMIS016 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Category Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Master Data > Storage