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

OQ171 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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