How To Fix L3491 - Proposed storage unit type is not defined

L3491 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 491

• Message text: Proposed storage unit type is not defined

What causes this issue?

The <GL:storage_unit_type>storage unit type</> that you entered has not
been maintained for the warehouse number.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter another storage unit type or define the one you want to enter in
the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMLOMLB>table for storage unit types</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3491 - Proposed storage unit type is not defined ?

  The SAP error message L3491, "Proposed storage unit type is not defined," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management (WM) when the system is unable to determine a suitable storage unit type for a given operation. This can happen during various processes, such as goods movements, inventory management, or when trying to create storage units.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The storage unit type has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a lack of configuration in the Warehouse Management settings.
  Incorrect Warehouse Settings: The warehouse settings may not be properly configured to recognize the storage unit type for the specific warehouse or storage type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to storage units, such as incorrect or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Storage Type Restrictions: The storage type may have restrictions that prevent the assignment of certain storage unit types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Storage Unit Type:
  
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