How To Fix N2M161 - Info: Purchasing and sales side items have different storage locations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: N2M - Global Trade: Item Category Management

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Info: Purchasing and sales side items have different storage locations

What causes this issue?

Purchase-side item &V1& has storage location &V2&, sales-side item &V3&
has storage location &V4&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M161 - Info: Purchasing and sales side items have different storage locations ?

  The SAP error message N2M161 indicates that there is a mismatch between the storage locations of purchasing and sales side items in a transaction. This typically occurs in scenarios involving stock transfer orders, intercompany sales, or when dealing with materials that are managed in different storage locations for purchasing and sales processes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Different Storage Locations: The purchasing document (like a purchase order) specifies a different storage location than the sales document (like a sales order).
  Material Master Settings: The material master data may have different storage locations defined for purchasing and sales.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not align the storage locations for the purchasing and sales processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the N2M161 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the storage location data for the material in question.
  Ensure that the storage locations for both purchasing and sales are consistent.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase and Sales Documents:
  
  Check the purchase order and sales order to see which storage locations are being referenced.
  If they are different, you may need to adjust one of the documents to ensure they match.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the issue is due to configuration, you may need to review the settings in the configuration for materials management and sales and distribution.
  Ensure that the settings for storage locations are correctly aligned for both purchasing and sales processes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide deeper insights into the configuration and data setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order)
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and sales and distribution for best practices on managing storage locations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.