How To Fix RM185 - Enter the to storage location or maintain default values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Enter the to storage location or maintain default values

What causes this issue?

Either you have not entered a receiving storage location or the default
values have not been maintained.

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?

Enter a receiving storage location or maintain the default values.
Various options are available for entering default values:
Enter a receiving storage location in the production version in the
material master record. The system then proposes this value here.
Enter a production storage location in the material master record. The
system proposes this value here if no receiving storage location has
been maintained in the production version.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM185 - Enter the to storage location or maintain default values ?

  The SAP error message RM185, which states "Enter the to storage location or maintain default values," typically occurs during inventory management or when performing goods movements in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a destination storage location to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a destination storage location in the transaction where it is required.
  Default Values Not Set: If the system is configured to use default values for storage locations, and these defaults are not set or are incorrect, the error may occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the storage location settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Storage Location: When prompted with this error, check the transaction screen and ensure that you have entered a valid destination storage location. This is typically done in the relevant field on the screen.
  Maintain Default Values:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP to set default values for storage locations. This can usually be done in the material master or in the configuration settings for inventory management.
  You can set default storage locations in the material master record under the "Plant Data / Storage" view.
  
  
  Check Material Master: Ensure that the material you are working with has the correct storage location data maintained in the material master.
  Review User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify storage location data.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transactions such as MIGO (Goods Movement), MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), or others related to inventory management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly enter data in the relevant transactions to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RM185 error and continue with your inventory management tasks in SAP.