How To Fix VO721 - Unexpected return code SD_STORAGE_LOCATION_DETERMINE: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO721 - Unexpected return code SD_STORAGE_LOCATION_DETERMINE: & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  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 exits or BAdIs are implemented for storage location determination, such as:
  
  User exit: USEREXIT_SD_STORAGE_LOCATION_DETERMINE
  BAdI: SD_STORAGE_LOCATION_DETERMINE
  
  
  Review the code to ensure that the return codes are set correctly and only valid return codes are returned.
  Make sure the logic covers all possible scenarios and does not return unexpected values.
  
  b) Review Configuration
  
  Check the storage location determination procedure in SPRO:
  
  Path: Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Account Assignment/Costing ? Storage Location Determination
  
  
  Verify that the procedure is correctly assigned to the sales area and plant.
  Ensure that the condition records or rules for storage location determination are complete and correct.
  
  c) Check Master Data
  
  Verify the material master data (MM02) for the relevant plant and sales organization.
  Check if the storage location is maintained correctly in the material master or if any relevant fields are missing.
  Confirm that the plant and sales organization assignments are consistent.
  
  d) Debugging
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debug the function module or enhancement where the error occurs.
  Look for the point where the return code is set and identify why an unexpected code is returned.
  Correct the logic or data causing the unexpected return code.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Message Class: VO7 (Sales and Distribution)
  Function Module: SD_STORAGE_LOCATION_DETERMINE or related user exits/BAdIs.
  Transaction Codes: VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or any transaction triggering storage location determination.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to storage location determination errors or VO721 message.
  SAP Help: Refer to SAP SD documentation on storage location determination procedures.
  
  
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  Error
  VO721 Unexpected return code SD_STORAGE_LOCATION_DETERMINE: &
  
  
  Cause
  Unexpected return code from storage location determination logic (custom or standard).
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct custom enhancements, verify configuration, validate master data, debug.
  
  
  Related Info
  User exits/BAdIs for storage location determination, SD configuration, SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., custom code snippets, transaction where error occurs), I can help with more specific guidance.