How To Fix W#466 - Error in storage location determination for plant &1, material &2 (&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W# -

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Error in storage location determination for plant &1, material &2 (&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W#466 - Error in storage location determination for plant &1, material &2 (&4) ?

  The SAP error message W#466 indicates that there is an issue with the storage location determination for a specific plant and material. This error typically arises during processes such as goods movements, inventory management, or when trying to create a delivery or transfer order.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The storage location determination might not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables or settings related to the material or plant.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up for the specific plant. This includes missing storage location data or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may not have the necessary settings for storage location determination, such as the absence of a storage location in the relevant configuration.
  
  
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not be available for the material in the specified storage location.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the storage location or perform the required operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W#466 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for storage location determination in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the storage location determination is correctly set up for the relevant plant and material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data for the specific material and plant.
  Check if the storage location is maintained and if the relevant views (e.g., Plant Data/Storage) are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant has the necessary storage locations defined and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Types:
  
  Verify that the stock type for the material is available in the specified storage location. You can check this in the stock overview (Transaction code: MMBE).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the storage location and perform the required transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or updates related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MMBE (Stock Overview)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the W#466 error in your SAP system.