How To Fix L3006 - Control data for storage type & is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Control data for storage type & is missing

What causes this issue?

No control information has been defined for the entered storage type.

How to fix this error?

Check your storage type entry.
If you have entered the storage type correctly, contact your system
administrator.

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3006 - Control data for storage type & is missing ?

  The SAP error message L3006, which states "Control data for storage type & is missing," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management (WM) when the system is unable to find the necessary control data for a specific storage type. This can happen during various processes, such as stock movements, inventory management, or when trying to perform operations related to the warehouse.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The storage type in question has not been properly configured in the Warehouse Management module. This could mean that the control data for the storage type is not set up in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Storage Type: The storage type being referenced may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from a development environment to a production environment, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the control data for the specified storage type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the L3006 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the Warehouse Management settings.
  Verify that the storage type in question is correctly defined and that all necessary control data is filled out. This includes checking parameters like the storage type's description, control indicators, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Control Data:
  
  If the storage type is missing control data, you may need to create or update it. This can be done in the configuration settings for Warehouse Management.
  
  
  
  Verify Existence of Storage Type:
  
  Use transaction LS03N to check if the storage type exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the storage type and its control data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring storage types and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  LS03N: Display Storage Type
  LS01N: Create Storage Type
  LS02N: Change Storage Type
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the L3006 error in your SAP system.