How To Fix VO216 - Matl/plant/storage loc. &/&/&: warehouse segment missing in matl master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Matl/plant/storage loc. &/&/&: warehouse segment missing in matl master

What causes this issue?

Within the respective document, an item was entered that contains
material &V1& and points to plant &V2& and storage location &V3&.
The system has determined warehouse number &V4& from the combination
plant / storage location &V1&/&V2&.

"Lean WM" has been set in Customizing for Warehouse Management in this
warehouse.

This means that the picking area is derived from the warehouse segment
of the material master.
For the combination material/plant/storage location, the system has
attempted to read a warehoure segment to derive the picking area.
Hoever, no entry was found in the respective table.

System Response

The workload data is updated with the initial value for the feature
'planned picking area'.

How to fix this error?

If the combination &V1&/&V2&/&V3& is appropriate from the Warehouse
Management view and the rough workload forecast, then you should create
the respective segment with the help of the material master maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO216 - Matl/plant/storage loc. &/&/&: warehouse segment missing in matl master ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VO216 Matl/plant/storage loc. &/&/&: warehouse segment missing in matl master
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform a Warehouse Management (WM) related transaction (such as creating or changing a material document, transfer order, or posting goods movement) and the system cannot find the warehouse management (WM) data segment for the specified material, plant, and storage location combination in the material master.
  In SAP, for WM-managed storage locations, the material master must contain a warehouse management segment (also called the WM data or warehouse data) for the relevant plant and storage location. This segment links the material to the warehouse number and storage type, enabling WM processes.
  If this segment is missing, the system cannot process WM transactions for that material in the specified plant/storage location, hence the error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  Posting goods movements to a WM-managed storage location.
  Creating transfer orders or transfer requirements.
  Any WM-related transaction involving a material that lacks the warehouse segment in the material master.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if the storage location is WM-managed:
  
  Use transaction OMIR or check in SPRO under Logistics Execution ? Warehouse Management ? Master Data ? Define Warehouse Number ? Assign Storage Location to Warehouse Number.
  If the storage location is not assigned to a warehouse number, WM data is not required.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Warehouse Management data in the Material Master:
  
  Use transaction MM02 (Change Material Master).
  Enter the material number and plant.
  Select the Warehouse Management 1 and Warehouse Management 2 views.
  If these views are not available, ensure the storage location is WM-managed.
  Enter the warehouse number and other relevant WM data.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  If the warehouse segment is missing for the storage location:
  
  Add the warehouse management views for the material and plant.
  Enter the warehouse number and storage type details.
  Save.
  
  
  
  Check the material master consistency:
  
  Sometimes, the warehouse segment might be inconsistent or incomplete.
  Use transaction LX02 or LX03 to check warehouse stock and material master data.
  
  
  
  If the material is new:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse management views are maintained during material creation (MM01).
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The warehouse segment in the material master is crucial for WM processes.
  The warehouse number in the material master must correspond to the warehouse number assigned to the storage location.
  If you have multiple storage locations for the same plant, each WM-managed storage location requires a warehouse segment in the material master.
  This error is common when a storage location is newly assigned to WM or when materials are newly created but WM views are not maintained.
  
  
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  Error Message
  VO216 Matl/plant/storage loc. &/&/&: warehouse segment missing in matl master
  
  
  Cause
  Missing warehouse management segment in material master for the specified plant/storage location
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain WM views in material master (MM02) for the material, plant, and storage location
  
  
  Transaction to fix
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  
  
  Check WM assignment
  OMIR (Assign Storage Location to Warehouse Number)
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can guide you step-by-step on how to maintain the warehouse segment in the material master.