How To Fix VO721 - Unexpected return code SD_STORAGE_LOCATION_DETERMINE: &

VO721 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Unexpected return code SD_STORAGE_LOCATION_DETERMINE: &

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VO721 - Details

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  SAP Error Message:
  VO721 Unexpected return code SD_STORAGE_LOCATION_DETERMINE: &
  
  1. Cause
  This error occurs during the determination of the storage location in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module, specifically when the system calls the function module or BAdI related to storage location determination (SD_STORAGE_LOCATION_DETERMINE). The message indicates that the function module or user exit returned an unexpected return code, which the system does not know how to handle.
  Common causes include:
  
  Custom enhancements (user exits, BAdIs, or BADIs) for storage location determination returning an unexpected or incorrect return code.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the storage location determination procedure.
  The standard function module or custom logic is not handling certain conditions properly, leading to an unexpected return code.
  Data inconsistencies in master data (e.g., material master, plant, sales org) that cause the determination logic to fail.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  a) Check Custom Enhancements
  
  Identify if any user