How To Fix L4004 - Maintain name of storage type & in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L4 - LVS inventory

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Maintain name of storage type & in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L4004 - Maintain name of storage type & in language & ?

  The SAP error message L4004, which states "Maintain name of storage type & in language &," typically occurs when there is a missing or incomplete description for a storage type in the system. This error is related to the Warehouse Management (WM) module in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system attempts to access or display a storage type that does not have a name or description defined in the specified language. This can happen due to:
  
  The storage type was created but not fully configured.
  The description for the storage type was not entered in the required language.
  Data inconsistencies or missing entries in the configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the name of the storage type in the appropriate language. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Logistics -> Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Storage Type -> Define Storage Type
  
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Locate the Storage Type:
  
  In the configuration screen, find the storage type that is causing the error. You may need to know the storage type code to locate it quickly.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Description:
  
  Once you have located the storage type, check if the description is missing for the required language.
  Enter the name/description for the storage type in the appropriate language field.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After maintaining the description, try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  LS01N: Create storage type.
  LS02N: Change storage type.
  LS03N: Display storage type.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile are correctly configured. You can check this in the user settings or by using transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Warehouse Management for more detailed information on storage types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L4004 error and ensure that your storage types are properly configured in the system.