How To Fix RM004 - Error determining the supply area for WM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error determining the supply area for WM

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a <DS:DE.PRVBE>supply area</> for the
component &V1&. However, without the supply area, no withdrawal can be
posted in a warehouse managed by WM as the system cannot determine the
warehouse coordinates.

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?

Check the settings for <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOPP3OSPK>Storage location
and supply area determination for BOM explosion</>. Here, you determine
how the system is to find the supply area from release 4.0A.
In previous releases, the system also used the supply area assigned in
the production line if this production line was entered in the
production version. However, this is not the case for release 4.0A.
If necessary, use report MDMKLPVB to copy line supply areas to the
production versions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM004 - Error determining the supply area for WM ?

  The SAP error message RM004, which states "Error determining the supply area for WM," typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when the system is unable to identify the appropriate supply area for a material during a warehouse process. This can happen during various transactions, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory management.
  Causes of RM004 Error
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The supply area may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the Warehouse Management configuration.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master may not have the necessary data related to the supply area. This can include missing storage location data or incorrect settings in the material master.
  
  
  Warehouse Structure Issues: The warehouse structure may not be correctly defined, leading to issues in determining the supply area.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master, storage location, and warehouse management settings.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the supply area or perform the required operations.
  
  
  Solutions to RM004 Error
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for Warehouse Management in the SAP system. Ensure that the supply area is defined correctly in the relevant customizing settings (SPRO).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM03) and check the relevant views (especially the Warehouse Management view) to ensure that the supply area is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Validate Warehouse Structure:
  
  Check the warehouse structure (transaction LS01) to ensure that all necessary components, such as storage types and storage bins, are correctly defined and linked to the supply area.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data related to the material, storage location, and warehouse management settings. Use transaction codes like LX02 or LX03 to analyze stock levels and data consistency.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the supply area and perform the required transactions. This may involve checking user roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  LX01/LX02 (Warehouse Management)
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Warehouse Management and material master data management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RM004 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.