How To Fix M3144 - Description of storage type & does not exist

M3144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Description of storage type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3144 - Description of storage type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M3144, which states "Description of storage type & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management or inventory management when the system is unable to find a description for a specified storage type. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Storage Type Description: The storage type in question has not been defined properly in the system, or its description has not been maintained.
  Incorrect Storage Type: The storage type code being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to storage types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the storage type information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration path for Warehouse Management.
  Ensure that the storage type in question is defined and that