How To Fix OQ171 - Material &1 is not assigned to location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ - IS-Oil : Message pool Service Station Retailing

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Material &1 is not assigned to location &2

What causes this issue?

Each material needs to be linked to a location uniquely via one
material handling group. However the material &V1& has been not been
assigned to location &V2& with any material handling group.
The handling group is specified in the location master record per
Business Type.

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?

Please correct the location master record for &V2& or the assigned
material handling groups.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ171 - Material &1 is not assigned to location &2 ?

  The SAP error message OQ171 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is not assigned to a particular location (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of inventory management, production planning, or logistics when trying to perform operations that require the material to be linked to a specific storage location or plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The material has not been assigned to the specified location in the system.
  Incorrect Location: The location specified may not be valid for the material in question.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on where they can be stored or used.
  
  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.
  If not, you can assign the material to the location using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Assign Material to Location:
  
  If the material is not assigned, you can do this by navigating to the relevant views in the Material Master and adding the necessary location assignments.
  
  
  
  Verify Location Validity:
  
  Ensure that the location you are trying to use is valid and active in the system. Check if the location is set up correctly in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the material and location assignments in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  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
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate, including all relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, Plant Data).
  Location Management: Understand how locations are managed in your SAP system, including any specific configurations that may affect material assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OQ171 error and ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the specified location.