How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE191 - Specify a valid storage location for the return

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Specify a valid storage location for the return

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE191 - Specify a valid storage location for the return ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE191 indicates that a valid storage location must be specified for a return process in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of handling returns in logistics or inventory management, particularly when dealing with goods movements or returns from customers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The most common cause of this error is that the storage location field is either empty or contains an invalid entry when processing a return.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or the return process that do not allow for a valid storage location to be determined.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the return may not be configured to allow returns to certain storage locations.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect storage location or failed to enter one altogether.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Valid Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that you enter a valid storage location in the relevant field when processing the return. This can usually be done in the return order or goods movement document.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master data for the item being returned is correctly set up, including valid storage locations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for the return process. Ensure that the storage locations are correctly defined for the relevant plant and that the return document type allows for the specified storage location.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the error is due to user input, consider providing additional training or documentation to ensure that users understand how to correctly enter storage locations during the return process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MIGO (Goods Movement), or VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) that may be involved in the return process.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the return process and access the required storage locations.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on handling returns and managing storage locations.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully process the return in SAP.