How To Fix VW319 - & storage location is only allowed if the plant is maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 319

• Message text: & storage location is only allowed if the plant is maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW319 - & storage location is only allowed if the plant is maintained ?

  The SAP error message VW319 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the plant and storage location in the system. Specifically, the error message "Storage location is only allowed if the plant is maintained" suggests that the system is expecting a valid plant to be associated with the storage location, but it is not properly configured or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Configuration: The plant associated with the storage location is not defined or is inactive in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or other related master data may not have the correct plant or storage location assigned.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that link the plant and storage location, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define, copy, delete, check plant.
  Ensure that the plant in question is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Storage Location:
  
  Use transaction code OMLS to check the storage location settings.
  Ensure that the storage location is correctly assigned to the plant.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check if the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any discrepancies in the master data.
  Use transaction codes like MMBE to check stock levels and ensure that the material is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the plant and storage location settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OMLS: Storage Location Configuration
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring plants and storage locations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VW319 error and ensure that the plant and storage location are correctly maintained in your SAP system.