How To Fix M3254 - Storage location & already exists and cannot be deleted

M3254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Storage location & already exists and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a storage location that was created in another step.
However, when entering storage locations collectively, you may delete
only storage locations that you specified in this step.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3254 - Storage location & already exists and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message M3254, which states "Storage location & already exists and cannot be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a storage location that is still in use or has dependencies in the system. Here are the causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Active Stock: The storage location may have stock (inventory) that is still assigned to it. SAP does not allow the deletion of storage locations that contain stock.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions (such as purchase orders, sales orders, or stock transfers) that reference the storage location.
  Dependencies: The storage location might be linked to other master data or configurations that prevent its deletion.
  Historical Data: If there are historical records or movements associated with the storage location, it cannot be deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: 
  
  Use transaction code MMBE to check if there is any stock in the storage location. If there is stock, you will