How To Fix QM254 - Storage location & is managed by warehouse management (LE-WM)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Storage location & is managed by warehouse management (LE-WM)

What causes this issue?

Storage location &v1& is managed by warehouse management (LE-WM).

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?

Enter the storage type and the storage bin, from which the material
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM254 - Storage location & is managed by warehouse management (LE-WM) ?

  The SAP error message QM254 indicates that the storage location you are trying to use is managed by Warehouse Management (LE-WM). This means that the storage location is under the control of the Warehouse Management system, and certain operations may be restricted or require specific handling.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to perform a quality inspection or other inventory management activities in a storage location that is managed by the Warehouse Management module.
  The system does not allow certain transactions (like stock movements or quality inspections) directly in a WM-managed storage location without going through the WM processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Use Warehouse Management Transactions: Instead of trying to perform the action directly in the storage location, use the appropriate Warehouse Management transactions. For example, if you need to move stock, use the WM movement types.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the storage location is correctly configured in the Warehouse Management settings. You may need to check the settings in the following areas:
  
  Storage type configuration
  Storage location settings
  Movement type settings
  
  
  
  Quality Inspection Process: If you are trying to perform a quality inspection, ensure that the inspection lot is created correctly and that the stock is in a status that allows for inspection. You may need to transfer the stock to a different storage location that is not managed by WM for inspection purposes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Warehouse Management and Quality Management to understand the specific processes and requirements for handling stock in WM-managed storage locations.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions in WM-managed storage locations. Sometimes, restrictions can be due to user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They can provide insights based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Warehouse Management (LE-WM): This module is designed to manage complex warehouse operations, including inventory management, stock movements, and storage location management.
  Quality Management (QM): This module focuses on quality control processes, including inspections, quality notifications, and quality planning.
  Integration: Understand how WM and QM modules integrate with each other and with other modules like Materials Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the QM254 error and proceed with your inventory management tasks effectively.