How To Fix /SPE/MAN031 - New storage location &1 by EWM &2 differs from &3 by EWM &4. Not allowed

/SPE/MAN031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/MAN -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: New storage location &1 by EWM &2 differs from &3 by EWM &4. Not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/MAN031 - New storage location &1 by EWM &2 differs from &3 by EWM &4. Not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/MAN031 typically occurs in the context of Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is a discrepancy between the storage location defined in the system and the one being referenced in a transaction. This error indicates that the new storage location being used does not match the expected storage location for the given warehouse or process.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The storage location may not be properly configured in the EWM system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data between the EWM and the ERP system.
  Warehouse Process: The warehouse process being executed may not allow for the specified storage location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified storage location.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the storage location is correctly configured in the EWM system.
  Ensure that the