How To Fix QM630 - Storage location is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 630

• Message text: Storage location is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM630 - Storage location is missing ?

  The SAP error message QM630 ("Storage location is missing") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, and the system cannot find a valid storage location for the material involved. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The material master record does not have a storage location defined for the plant in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or plant may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a storage location.
  Quality Inspection Setup: The quality inspection process may not be properly configured, leading to issues in determining the storage location.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts its movement or storage location assignment.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master or related master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the storage location is defined for the relevant plant.
  Ensure that the storage location is active and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Quality Management Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for Quality Management (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the quality inspection process is set up correctly.
  Verify that the inspection type and associated settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant and storage location are correctly defined in the system and that they are linked properly.
  Use transaction code OX09 to check the storage locations for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  Check if the material has any restrictions or statuses that might prevent it from being assigned to a storage location.
  You can check the material status in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Storage Location:
  
  If the storage location is missing, you may need to create it or update the existing configuration to include the necessary storage location for the material.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OX09: Maintain Storage Locations
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the QM630 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management and Material Management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the QM630 error in SAP.