How To Fix FSH_POGT_WB_MSG028 - You can't assign storage location &1 to the purchasing document.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_POGT_WB_MSG - FSH_POGT_WB_MSG

• Message number: 028

• Message text: You can't assign storage location &1 to the purchasing document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_POGT_WB_MSG028 - You can't assign storage location &1 to the purchasing document. ?

  The SAP error message FSH_POGT_WB_MSG028 indicates that there is an issue with assigning a specific storage location to a purchasing document. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Storage Location Not Defined: The storage location you are trying to assign may not be defined in the system for the relevant plant or purchasing organization.
  
  
  Inactive Storage Location: The storage location might be inactive or blocked for use in purchasing documents.
  
  
  Plant and Storage Location Assignment: The storage location may not be assigned to the plant in the material master data.
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on which storage locations can be assigned.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the assignment of the storage location to the purchasing document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Location Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMIL (or use the relevant menu path) to check if the storage location is defined for the specific plant and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Storage Location Status:
  
  Ensure that the storage location is active and not blocked. You can check this in the storage location settings.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and confirm that the storage location is assigned to the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Review the material type settings in the configuration to ensure that there are no restrictions on the storage location assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings in the SPRO transaction to ensure that the settings for purchasing and storage locations are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and OMIL (Define Storage Locations).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to storage locations and purchasing documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solution.