How To Fix MH146 - If the storage type is blank, storage-type-specific data will be reset

MH146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 146

• Message text: If the storage type is blank, storage-type-specific data will be reset

What causes this issue?

The storage type is determined on the basis of the combination of plant
and storage location as follows:
The system automatically chooses storage type 005 for the warehouse
number belonging to the combination of plant and storage location. In
the standard SAP System, storage type 005 is the storage type for fixed
storage bins.
If storage type 005 does not exist, the system chooses the first
storage type for the warehouse number.

System Response

If the storage type is blank, storage-type-specific data will be reset.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH146 - If the storage type is blank, storage-type-specific data will be reset ?

  The SAP error message MH146 indicates that there is an issue with the storage type in the warehouse management system (WMS). Specifically, it suggests that the storage type is blank, which leads to the resetting of storage-type-specific data. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, goods movements, or when processing warehouse tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Blank Storage Type: The primary cause of this error is that the storage type field is not populated. This can happen if the system is trying to process a transaction that requires a specific storage type, but none is provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the warehouse management settings that lead to the storage type not being recognized or set correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently leave the storage type field blank during data entry or transaction processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the storage types