How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT038 - Issue Storage Location description not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Issue Storage Location description not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT038 - Issue Storage Location description not found ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT038 indicates that the system cannot find a description for the specified storage location. This issue typically arises in the context of materials management or inventory management when the system is trying to access or display information related to a storage location that has not been properly defined or is missing a description.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Storage Location Description: The storage location exists in the system, but it does not have a description assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The storage location may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the storage location details.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Storage Location Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMIL or SPRO to navigate to the configuration for storage locations.
  Verify that the storage location in question has a description assigned to it. If not, add a description.
  
  
  
  Maintain Storage Location:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master data and ensure that the storage location has a valid description.
  If the storage location is not defined, you can create it using transaction code OMIL.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run reports or use transaction codes like SE16 to check the relevant tables (e.g., T001L for storage locations) to ensure that the storage location exists and has the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage storage locations. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMIL: Configuration for storage locations.
  MM02: Change material master data.
  SE16: Data browser to check table entries.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T001L: Storage location data.
  MARD: Material master storage location data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.