How To Fix IEN140 - Storage location &1 has not been created for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Storage location &1 has not been created for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN140 - Storage location &1 has not been created for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message IEN140 indicates that a specific storage location has not been created for a given material. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like a goods movement, inventory management, or a stock transfer) involving a material that does not have a defined storage location in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Storage Location Not Defined: The storage location specified in the transaction does not exist for the material in question.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have been properly set up for the specified plant and storage location.
  Incorrect Plant/Storage Location: The plant or storage location entered in the transaction may be incorrect or not linked to the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Storage Location:
  
  Navigate to the material master data in SAP.
  Use transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to add the storage location for the material.
  Ensure that the storage location is created for the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists for the specified plant and storage location.
  If the storage location is missing, you can add it using MM02.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the plant and storage location you are trying to use are correct and that they are linked to the material.
  Check if the storage location is active and not blocked for any reason.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to create or modify material master data, consult with your organization's master data management team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (like Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Storage) are properly maintained for the material.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IEN140 error and ensure that the material is properly set up in the specified storage location.