How To Fix VW186 - & Plant &/storage location & combination does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 186

• Message text: & Plant &/storage location & combination does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW186 - & Plant &/storage location & combination does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VW186 indicates that the specified combination of plant and storage location does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to perform operations related to inventory management, such as creating or updating stock, or when processing transactions that require a valid plant/storage location combination.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Plant/Storage Location: The plant or storage location entered in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Data Not Maintained: The combination of the specified plant and storage location has not been maintained in the master data.
  Inactive or Deleted Locations: The storage location may have been marked as inactive or deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the combination from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Check if the plant and storage location you are trying to use are correctly entered.
  Ensure that both the plant and storage location exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  If the combination does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the following way:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX09 (for plants) and OX10 (for storage locations) to check and maintain the necessary data.
  Ensure that the storage location is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Locations:
  
  If the storage location is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material is correctly assigned to the plant/storage location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on managing plants and storage locations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OX09: Maintain Plant
  OX10: Maintain Storage Location
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify plant and storage location data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VW186 error and ensure that the plant and storage location combination is correctly set up in your SAP system.