How To Fix L6008 - Storage type & is not suitable as an interim storage area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L6 - LVS Link R/2 - ECC

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Storage type & is not suitable as an interim storage area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L6008 - Storage type & is not suitable as an interim storage area ?

  The SAP error message L6008 indicates that the specified storage type is not suitable for use as an interim storage area. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling processes, particularly when dealing with goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Storage Type Configuration: The storage type in question may not be configured correctly in the Warehouse Management (WM) module. It might not be set up to handle interim storage processes.
  
  
  Storage Type Attributes: The attributes of the storage type may not allow it to be used as an interim storage area. For example, it may be defined as a fixed storage type or have restrictions that prevent it from being used for certain types of inventory movements.
  
  
  Warehouse Management Settings: The overall settings in the warehouse management system may not support the use of the specified storage type for