How To Fix L6079 - Storage type & is not an interim storage area (select again)

L6079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Storage type & is not an interim storage area (select again)

What causes this issue?

You selected the transaction for clearing inventory differences, but
you selected a storage type that is not an
<GL:interim_storage_area>interim storage area</> for differences.

System Response

The transaction was interrupted.

How to fix this error?

Start the transaction again with the correct storage type or select
another transaction.
&FURTHER_HINTS&
For further information about processing inventory differences, refer
to the <LS>MM Warehouse Management Guide</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L6079 - Storage type & is not an interim storage area (select again) ?

  The SAP error message L6079 indicates that the storage type specified in the transaction is not recognized as an interim storage area. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes, particularly when dealing with goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Storage Type: The storage type you are trying to use is not configured as an interim storage area in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The storage type may not be set up correctly in the Warehouse Management (WM) configuration.
  User Error: The user may have selected the wrong storage type inadvertently.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Warehouse Management.
  Navigate to the path: Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Define Storage Types.
  Verify that the storage type in question is indeed configured as an interim storage area.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Storage Type:
  
  If the storage type is not meant to be an interim storage area, select a different