How To Fix W0161 - Site &1 is no &2; select a site with the correct site type

W0161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Site &1 is no &2; select a site with the correct site type

What causes this issue?

You enter or change an entry for the site type &V2&. You have specified
the entry more precisely and entered site &V1&. However, this site has a
different site type.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Correct the site or the site type for your entry.
&EXAMPLE& 1
You make an entry that describes the break-down of structured materials
in stores. You can then only specify a store as a site, not a
distribution center.
&EXAMPLE& 2
You make an entry that describes the break-down of structured materials
in site ABCD. You then also have to select the correct site type for the
entry, for example, "store", if site ABCD is a store.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0161 - Site &1 is no &2; select a site with the correct site type ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W0161 - Site &1 is no &2; select a site with the correct site type
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to assign or use a site (plant, storage location, or other site-related master data) that does not have the expected or required site type in the given context.
  
  &1 represents the site (e.g., plant or storage location) you entered.
  &2 represents the expected site type (e.g., plant, storage location, shipping point, etc.).
  
  The system checks the site type against the expected type for the transaction or master data you are processing. If the site type does not match, the system issues this warning to prevent incorrect data assignment.
  Common causes include:
  
  Using a plant number where a storage location is expected.
  Using a site that is not defined as a plant in the system.
  Using a site that is not assigned the correct