How To Fix HUGENERAL003 - Storage location &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Storage location &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUGENERAL003 - Storage location &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL003 indicates that the specified storage location (denoted as &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios involving inventory management, material management, or logistics when the system is unable to find the specified storage location for a material or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Storage Location: The storage location code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Non-Existent Storage Location: The storage location may not have been created in the system.
  Inactive Storage Location: The storage location may exist but is inactive or not assigned to the relevant plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the storage locations in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Storage Location:
  
  Check the storage location code for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the storage location is correctly specified in the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check Storage Location Existence:
  
  Use transaction code OMLS (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Logistics Execution > Master Data > Storage Location > Define Storage Locations) to verify if the storage location exists for the relevant plant.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Storage Location:
  
  If the storage location does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., OMLS).
  If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or assign it to the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the storage location is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the material master data (transaction code MM03) under the plant/storage location view.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the storage location settings are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OMLS: Define Storage Locations
  MM01: Create Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing storage locations and material master data.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view or modify storage locations in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.