How To Fix /CWM/MM031 - Plant & storage location & not relevant for Warehouse Management system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/MM -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Plant & storage location & not relevant for Warehouse Management system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/MM031 - Plant & storage location & not relevant for Warehouse Management system ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/MM031 Plant & storage location & not relevant for Warehouse Management system typically indicates that the specified plant and storage location combination is not set up to be used with the Warehouse Management (WM) system. This can occur in scenarios where you are trying to perform warehouse-related transactions, but the system does not recognize the plant and storage location as valid for WM.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The plant and storage location may not be configured to be managed by the Warehouse Management system.
  Master Data Setup: The material master data for the specified plant and storage location may not be set up correctly.
  Warehouse Number Assignment: The warehouse number may not be assigned to the plant and storage location in the WM configuration.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between the Materials Management (MM) and WM modules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check WM Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to:
  
  Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Management System -> Define Warehouse Number.
  
  
  Ensure that the warehouse number is correctly assigned to the plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  Check the plant and storage location data to ensure that they are set up for WM. Specifically, look for the "Warehouse Management" view and ensure that the relevant fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Assign Storage Location to Warehouse:
  
  In the WM configuration, ensure that the storage location is assigned to the warehouse number. This can be done in the configuration settings under:
  
  Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Management System -> Assign Storage Locations to Warehouse Number.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Active WM:
  
  Ensure that the Warehouse Management system is active for the plant. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or WM consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  WM01 (Warehouse Management Monitor)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the plant and storage location are correctly set up for use with the Warehouse Management system.