How To Fix L6085 - Storage type not determined for interim storage posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Storage type not determined for interim storage posting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L6085 - Storage type not determined for interim storage posting ?

  The SAP error message L6085, "Storage type not determined for interim storage posting," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate storage type for an interim storage posting, which is often related to the handling of goods movements, such as goods receipts or transfers.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The storage type for interim storage may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the warehouse management settings are incomplete or not properly set up.
  Storage Type Determination Rules: The rules for determining the storage type may not be defined correctly. This includes settings in the warehouse management view of the material master or the configuration of the storage type determination.
  Interim Storage Areas: The interim storage areas may not be defined or linked to the relevant storage types in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary warehouse management views or settings that allow for proper storage type determination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Warehouse Management (WM) configuration and ensure that the storage types are defined correctly for interim storage.
  Verify that the interim storage areas are set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Storage Type Determination:
  
  Check the storage type determination settings in the configuration. This can be found under the path: 
  
  Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Strategies -> Storage Type Determination.
  
  
  Ensure that the rules for determining the storage type for interim storage postings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data for the relevant materials. Ensure that the warehouse management views are properly maintained and that the necessary fields for storage type determination are filled out.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test posting to see if the error persists. This can help confirm whether the changes made have resolved the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring storage types and interim storage areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, MM03 for material master data, and LT01 for transfer postings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.