How To Fix LT176 - Only one standard stor.loc. per plant allowed in the same whse number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Only one standard stor.loc. per plant allowed in the same whse number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT176 - Only one standard stor.loc. per plant allowed in the same whse number ?

  The SAP error message LT176 ("Only one standard stor.loc. per plant allowed in the same whse number") typically occurs in the context of warehouse management when there is an attempt to create or modify a storage location in a warehouse that already has a standard storage location defined for that plant. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Standard Storage Location Conflict: In SAP Warehouse Management (WM), each plant can only have one standard storage location (also known as the "default" storage location) per warehouse number. If you try to assign a second standard storage location to the same warehouse number and plant combination, this error will be triggered.
  Configuration Issues: This can also occur if there are inconsistencies in the configuration of the warehouse or storage locations in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Standard Storage Locations:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Master Data > Storage Locations.
  Check the existing standard storage location for the relevant plant and warehouse number. Ensure that only one standard storage location is defined.
  
  
  
  Modify Storage Location Settings:
  
  If you need to change the standard storage location, you will need to first remove the existing standard designation from the current storage location before assigning a new one.
  You can do this by going to the storage location settings and changing the designation.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Storage Locations:
  
  If you require multiple storage locations for different purposes, consider using non-standard storage locations instead of trying to set multiple standard locations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration steps related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as LX01 (Warehouse Management Monitor) and LT01 (Transfer Order Creation) to help diagnose and resolve issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to storage locations and warehouse settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LT176 error and ensure that your warehouse management configuration is set up correctly. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.