How To Fix OD849 - Plant and storage location for movement origin missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 849

• Message text: Plant and storage location for movement origin missing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD849 - Plant and storage location for movement origin missing. ?

  The SAP error message OD849 indicates that there is a missing plant and storage location for the movement origin in a transaction. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a goods movement (such as a goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer posting) and the system cannot find the necessary information related to the plant and storage location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The plant and storage location may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary plant and storage location information.
  Movement Type Issues: The movement type being used may not be compatible with the current configuration or may require additional data.
  Transaction Data: The transaction you are trying to execute may not have the required data filled in, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location.
  Ensure that the relevant views (such as Plant Data/Storage) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Storage Location Configuration:
  
  Check if the plant and storage location are correctly set up in the system (transaction code OX10 for plants and OX09 for storage locations).
  Ensure that the plant is active and the storage location is assigned to the plant.
  
  
  
  Review Movement Type:
  
  Check the movement type being used (transaction code OMJJ) to ensure it is configured correctly and that it allows for the type of goods movement you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the transaction are filled out correctly, including the plant and storage location fields.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  OX10: Maintain Plants
  OX09: Maintain Storage Locations
  OMJJ: Movement Type Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for goods movement processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OD849 error message in SAP.