How To Fix MM_PUR_REQN019 - Please maintain the Storage Location along with its address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_REQN - Purchase Requisition

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Please maintain the Storage Location along with its address

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the <LS>Address Type </>as 'Storage Location', but one
or both of the following is true:
Value is not maintained in the field <LS>Storage Location</>
Address of the storage location is not maintained in the configuration
settings

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a value in the field <LS>Storage Location</>
Maintain the address of the storage location

In SPRO > IMG under <LS>Enterprise Structure > Definition > Materials
Management > Maintain storage location</>

In <LS>Manage Your Solution </>app under <LS>Configure Your Solution >
Organization > Organization > Storage Locations</>

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_REQN019 - Please maintain the Storage Location along with its address ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_REQN019 indicates that a storage location must be maintained along with its address in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a purchase requisition, and the system requires that a storage location is specified for the materials involved.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A purchase requisition is created without specifying a storage location.
  The storage location is not defined in the material master data for the relevant material.
  The storage location is not assigned to the plant in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the storage location is maintained for the relevant plant and material combination.
  If not, you may need to create or update the material master data (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Maintain Storage Location:
  
  When creating or editing the purchase requisition (transaction code ME51N or ME52N), ensure that you specify a valid storage location in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the storage location is assigned to the plant in the configuration settings.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Logistics > Materials Management > Inventory Management > Storage Locations > Define Storage Locations.
  
  
  
  Address Maintenance:
  
  If the error message specifically mentions maintaining the address, ensure that the address details for the storage location are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchase requisitions and material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing material master data and purchase requisitions.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_REQN019 error and successfully maintain the necessary storage location and address information in your SAP system.