How To Fix M7471 - Maintain the storage location in purchase order &, item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Maintain the storage location in purchase order &, item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7471 - Maintain the storage location in purchase order &, item & ?

  The SAP error message M7471, which states "Maintain the storage location in purchase order &, item &," typically occurs when a purchase order (PO) is created or modified without specifying a storage location for the items. This is particularly relevant in scenarios where the material is managed at the storage location level, such as in a warehouse management system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The most common cause of this error is that the storage location field in the purchase order item is left blank.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have a default storage location defined, or the storage location may not be valid for the plant specified in the purchase order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a storage location to be specified for certain types of purchase orders or materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Storage Location in PO:
  
  Go to the purchase order in question.
  Navigate to the item details and find the storage location field.
  Enter a valid storage location for the item.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question.
  Ensure that a storage location is defined for the relevant plant.
  If necessary, update the material master to include a default storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to see if there are any requirements for storage location entries.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users creating or modifying purchase orders are trained to enter the necessary storage location information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to manage purchase orders.
  Material Master Transaction: Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing purchase orders and material master records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7471 error and successfully maintain the necessary storage location in your purchase orders.