How To Fix QM261 - Storage location &1 managed in EWM warehouse &2. Activity terminated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Storage location &1 managed in EWM warehouse &2. Activity terminated.

What causes this issue?

Storage location &V1&, which is managed in SAP Extended Warehouse
Management (SAP EWM) in warehouse &V2&, cannot be used for this
activity. Only storage locations are allowed that are managed either in
Inventory Management (MM-IM) or in Warehouse Management (LE-WM).

System Response

The activity is terminated without any data changes.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid storage location using the value help or enter a storage
location that is not managed in SAP EWM.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM261 - Storage location &1 managed in EWM warehouse &2. Activity terminated. ?

  The SAP error message QM261 indicates that there is an issue with the storage location being managed in an Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration between the storage location in the Quality Management (QM) module and the EWM warehouse.
  Cause:
  
  Storage Location Configuration: The storage location specified in the error message is not properly configured to be managed by the EWM system.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The EWM warehouse settings may not align with the storage location settings in the SAP system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the storage location or the warehouse.
  Integration Issues: There could be issues with the integration between the ERP system and the EWM system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Location Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the storage location in the SAP system and ensure that it is correctly set up to be managed by EWM.
  Verify that the storage location is assigned to the correct EWM warehouse.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Configuration:
  
  Check the EWM configuration to ensure that the warehouse is set up to manage the specified storage location.
  Ensure that the warehouse is active and properly configured to handle the relevant materials.
  
  
  
  Master Data Verification:
  
  Review the master data for the materials associated with the storage location and ensure that they are correctly defined for use in EWM.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing data in the material master records.
  
  
  
  Integration Check:
  
  If applicable, verify the integration settings between the ERP and EWM systems to ensure that data is being transferred correctly.
  Check for any error logs or messages in the integration layer that might indicate issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to QM and EWM integration for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, MM03 for material master data, and EWM transaction codes for warehouse management settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QM261 error message in your SAP system.