How To Fix NJIT_O_MSG012 - Storage location &1 must be maintained for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NJIT_O_MSG -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Storage location &1 must be maintained for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NJIT_O_MSG012 - Storage location &1 must be maintained for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message NJIT_O_MSG012 indicates that a storage location must be maintained for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or material master data management when a transaction is attempted without the necessary storage location information for a material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The primary cause of this error is that the material specified does not have a storage location assigned in the system. This can happen if the material master data has not been fully maintained or if the storage location was inadvertently deleted or not set up.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the storage location settings in the system.
  Transaction Context: The error may also occur if the transaction being performed requires a storage location (e.g., goods movement, inventory count) but the material does not have one defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number (&2 in the error message) and check the views related to storage locations (usually the "Plant Data / Storage" view).
  Ensure that a storage location is assigned for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Storage Location:
  
  If the storage location is missing, you can add it by using MM02 to change the material master data.
  Navigate to the "Plant Data / Storage" view and enter the required storage location details.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant and storage location are correctly configured in the system.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify that the storage location is active and properly linked to the plant.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Context:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is appropriate for the material and that all required data is maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required settings, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM01 - Create Material
  SPRO - Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: 
  
  Ensure that the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Plant Data, Storage) are maintained for the material.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NJIT_O_MSG012 error and ensure that the material has the necessary storage location information maintained in the system.