How To Fix QST034 - A storage location must be maintained for the reserve sample

QST034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 034

• Message text: A storage location must be maintained for the reserve sample

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QST034 - A storage location must be maintained for the reserve sample ?

  The SAP error message QST034 indicates that a storage location must be maintained for the reserve sample in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or manage a quality inspection lot, and the system requires a specific storage location for the reserve sample but cannot find one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The most common cause of this error is that the storage location for the reserve sample has not been defined in the material master or in the quality inspection settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management settings that prevent the system from determining the appropriate storage location.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary information filled out, particularly in the Quality Management view.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QST034 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Ensure that the Quality