How To Fix VHUMI146 - Storage location & is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUMI - Messages for material identification

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Storage location & is not valid

What causes this issue?

The storage location does not exist or it is a WM storage location.

System Response

No material staging is possible.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUMI146 - Storage location & is not valid ?

  The SAP error message VHUMI146 indicates that the specified storage location is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when trying to perform operations related to stock movements, such as goods receipts, goods issues, or transfers.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Storage Location: The storage location specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not valid for the material or plant being used.
  Inactive Storage Location: The storage location may be inactive or not set up properly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified storage location.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or plant settings that prevent the storage location from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Storage Location:
  
  Check the storage location code you are using in the transaction. Ensure that it is correctly entered and exists in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in SAP (e.g., using transaction code OMIL for storage locations).
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material is set up for the specified storage location. You can check this in the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the storage location is assigned to the relevant plant in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the storage location is assigned to the correct plant in the configuration settings. You can check this in the configuration settings for logistics or inventory management.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the storage location. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider consulting with your SAP support team or checking SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  OMIL - Define Storage Locations
  MB1A, MB1B, MB1C - Goods Movement transactions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to storage locations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inventory management and storage location configuration for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VHUMI146 error message in SAP.