How To Fix EDESK_CORE113 - Define a storage category for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDESK_CORE - Engineering Desktop: Central Functions

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Define a storage category for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDESK_CORE113 - Define a storage category for &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDESK_CORE113 with the description "Define a storage category for &1" typically occurs in the context of Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Inventory Management when the system is unable to find a defined storage category for a specific storage location or material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the storage category has not been defined in the system for the specified storage location or material.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or storage location master data may not be correctly set up, leading to the system not being able to determine the appropriate storage category.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from a development environment to production, it may not have been properly transported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Storage Category:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant area for defining storage categories (usually under EWM or Inventory Management).
  Define the storage category for the specified storage location or material.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Verify the material master data for the affected material.
  Ensure that the storage location is correctly assigned and that the necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Check Storage Location Master:
  
  Ensure that the storage location master data is correctly configured.
  Make sure that the storage location is active and properly linked to the warehouse.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported successfully.
  If there are missing configurations, you may need to re-transport or manually configure the missing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on defining storage categories in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration menu) or MM02 (to change material master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EDESK_CORE113 error and ensure that the necessary storage categories are defined in your SAP system.