How To Fix /SPE/MAN018 - Storage location of ship-to &1 and PSA &2 are not the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/MAN -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Storage location of ship-to &1 and PSA &2 are not the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/MAN018 - Storage location of ship-to &1 and PSA &2 are not the same ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/MAN018 indicates that there is a mismatch between the storage location of the ship-to party and the storage location of the Plant Storage Area (PSA) in the system. This error typically occurs during processes such as delivery creation, goods movement, or when handling stock transfers.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the storage location assigned to the ship-to party (the customer or recipient of the goods) does not match the storage location defined for the Plant Storage Area (PSA) associated with the delivery or goods movement. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The storage locations for the ship-to party and the PSA may not be properly configured in the system.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: The master data for the customer or the material may not be aligned with the storage locations.
  Incorrect Delivery or Order Data: The delivery or order may have been created with incorrect or inconsistent data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the ship-to party (customer) and ensure that the correct storage location is assigned.
  Check the material master data to ensure that the storage location is correctly defined for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the storage locations in the system is correct. This includes checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Make sure that the storage location for the ship-to party is set up correctly in the customer master record.
  
  
  
  Adjust Delivery or Order Data:
  
  If the delivery or order has been created with incorrect data, you may need to adjust it. This could involve changing the storage location in the delivery or order to match the ship-to party's storage location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VD03 (Display Customer), MM03 (Display Material), or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check the relevant data.
  Customizing Path: The relevant customizing path in SPRO may include settings for Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM) related to storage locations and shipping.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SPE/MAN018.