How To Fix L3473 - Picking area & not defined in storage type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Picking area & not defined in storage type &

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?

Check your entry. You can
Select an existing picking area

Define a new entry in <DS:SIMG.SIMG_XXMENUOLML1000>Customizing</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3473 - Picking area & not defined in storage type & ?

  The SAP error message L3473 indicates that a picking area is not defined for a specific storage type in the warehouse management system (WMS). This error typically occurs during the picking process when the system cannot find a valid picking area associated with the specified storage type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the picking area has not been defined for the specified storage type in the warehouse management configuration.
  Incorrect Storage Type: The storage type being referenced may not be set up correctly or may not be intended for picking operations.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the warehouse management setup.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the L3473 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Warehouse Management (WM) configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the path: Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Define Storage Type.
  Ensure that the storage type in question has a valid picking area assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Define Picking Area:
  
  If the picking area is not defined, you will need to create it.
  Go to the path: Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Define Picking Area.
  Assign the appropriate picking area to the storage type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the materials are correctly assigned to the picking area and storage type.
  Verify that the warehouse number and storage type are correctly set up in the material master.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test picking operation to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP Help documentation or consult with your SAP WM consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, LT03 for creating transfer orders, and LT12 for confirming transfer orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the WM configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L3473 error and ensure that your picking areas are correctly defined in the storage types.