How To Fix MD06031 - Not possible to create; storage location stock planned separately

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD06 - MRP Area

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Not possible to create; storage location stock planned separately

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD06031 - Not possible to create; storage location stock planned separately ?

  The SAP error message MD06031 indicates that there is an issue with creating a stock item in a storage location that is set up to manage stock separately. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or manage stock for a material in a storage location that is configured to handle stock separately, but the system is unable to process the request due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Storage Location Configuration: The storage location is set up to manage stock separately, but the material master data does not have the necessary settings or data to support this.
  Material Master Data: The material may not be defined correctly in the material master, particularly in the views related to plant and storage location.
  Stock Type: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not be compatible with the operation you are trying to perform.
  Missing Data: Required fields in the material master or related configuration may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD06031 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material is correctly set up for the relevant plant and storage location.
  Ensure that the necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Accounting, and Plant Data/Storage) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Storage Location Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the storage location in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the storage location is set up to handle stock as intended and that it is linked correctly to the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Stock Type Verification:
  
  Verify the stock type for the material in the storage location. Ensure that the stock type is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the material master and related configuration are filled out correctly. This includes checking for any mandatory fields that may not have been populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error and any specific configuration requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple materials or storage locations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MD06031 error in SAP.