How To Fix OD901 - &1 not assigned to location &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 901

• Message text: &1 not assigned to location &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD901 - &1 not assigned to location &2. ?

  The SAP error message OD901 indicates that a specific object (like a material or a resource) is not assigned to a particular location. This error typically arises in the context of logistics, inventory management, or production planning when the system expects a certain assignment to exist but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The object (e.g., material, resource) has not been assigned to the specified location in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the assignment settings are not properly defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system or client, the assignment may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for materials, or the appropriate transaction for the object in question) and verify if the object is assigned to the specified location.
  If not, create the necessary assignment.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the assignment is missing, you may need to update the master data for the object to include the location.
  For materials, this can be done in the Material Master (MM) by adding the location in the relevant views (e.g., Plant Data/Storage).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant modules (e.g., Logistics, Production Planning) to ensure that the assignment rules are correctly set up.
  This may involve checking the customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any discrepancies in the master data.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant database tables and check for missing entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the object was recently transported, ensure that all necessary data was included in the transport request.
  You may need to re-transport the object or manually create the assignment in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the assignment requirements better.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OD901 error and ensure that the necessary assignments are in place.