How To Fix VL874 - Plant and storage location must refer to warehouse no. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 874

• Message text: Plant and storage location must refer to warehouse no. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL874 - Plant and storage location must refer to warehouse no. &1 ?

  The SAP error message VL874 ("Plant and storage location must refer to warehouse no. &1") typically occurs in the context of warehouse management when there is a mismatch between the plant, storage location, and the warehouse number in the system. This error is often encountered during the creation of delivery documents or when performing goods movements.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The plant and storage location you are trying to use are not correctly configured to refer to the specified warehouse number. This can happen if the warehouse number is not assigned to the plant or storage location in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect plant or storage location that does not correspond to the warehouse number.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings may not be properly set up for the specific plant and storage location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Number Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Warehouse Management System > Define Warehouse Number.
  Ensure that the warehouse number is correctly assigned to the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the relevant plant and storage location.
  Ensure that the storage location is valid for the specified plant and that it is linked to the warehouse number.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the warehouse management system is correctly set up for the plant and storage location.
  You can also check the settings in Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Master Data > Define Storage Locations.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, ensure that the correct plant and storage location are being used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or settings, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL874 error and ensure that the plant and storage location are correctly configured to refer to the specified warehouse number.