How To Fix QF161 - Warehouse of storage location &1 not found or is not managed with EWM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Warehouse of storage location &1 not found or is not managed with EWM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF161 - Warehouse of storage location &1 not found or is not managed with EWM ?

  The SAP error message QF161 indicates that the system cannot find the specified warehouse for the given storage location, or that the warehouse is not managed with Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). This error typically arises in scenarios where there is an attempt to perform operations related to inventory management or warehouse management, but the system cannot locate the necessary warehouse data.
  Cause:
  
  Warehouse Not Defined: The warehouse associated with the storage location is not defined in the system.
  Warehouse Not Managed by EWM: The warehouse is defined but is not set up to be managed by EWM.
  Incorrect Storage Location: The storage location specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not linked to the appropriate warehouse.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings or in the integration between SAP ERP and EWM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the EWM configuration settings.
  Ensure that the warehouse for the specified storage location is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify EWM Management:
  
  Confirm that the warehouse is set up to be managed by EWM. This can be checked in the EWM settings under the warehouse management section.
  
  
  
  Check Storage Location Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the storage location is correctly assigned to the warehouse. You can check this in the material master data or in the warehouse management settings.
  
  
  
  Review Integration Settings:
  
  If you are using a decentralized EWM system, ensure that the integration settings between the ERP and EWM systems are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to EWM and warehouse management for any specific configurations or prerequisites that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  MM03 to view material master data.
  EWM transaction codes for specific EWM functionalities.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the warehouse and perform the required operations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.