How To Fix QST018 - The storage location has not been maintained in one of the selected lines

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The storage location has not been maintained in one of the selected lines

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QST018 - The storage location has not been maintained in one of the selected lines ?

  The SAP error message QST018 indicates that a storage location has not been maintained for one or more of the selected line items in a transaction, typically related to inventory management or material documents. This error often occurs when trying to perform actions such as goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory adjustments where a storage location is required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The most common cause is that the storage location field is blank for one or more line items in the transaction.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the affected materials may not have a storage location defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the storage location from being recognized or assigned correctly.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may require specific storage locations that are not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Line Items: Review the line items in the transaction to identify which ones are missing the storage location. You can do this by going back to the transaction and checking each line item.
  Maintain Storage Location: For the affected line items, enter the appropriate storage location. This can usually be done directly in the transaction screen.
  Update Material Master: If the material does not have a storage location defined, you may need to update the material master data. Go to the material master record and ensure that the storage location is maintained for the relevant plant.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that storage locations are set up correctly for the relevant materials and plants.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction you are working with, as there may be additional requirements or settings that need to be addressed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes where this error might occur include MIGO (Goods Movement), MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), and MB1B (Transfer Posting).
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views in the material master (such as Plant Data/Storage) are properly maintained.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and perform the transaction.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QST018 error and successfully complete your transaction.