How To Fix W_MD017 - Supplier &1/plant &2/material &3; could not determine storage location

W_MD017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_MD - Message Class for Merchandise Distribution

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Supplier &1/plant &2/material &3; could not determine storage location

What causes this issue?

The system could not define the storage location for the procured items
using the following data:
Vendor / supplying site: &V1&
Distribution center: &V2&
Material: &V3&

System Response

The is an informative message. The system continues to process data. It
may, however, be the case that processing cannot be run at a later
stage (for example, goods receipt, delivery generation).

How to fix this error?

Check storage location determination. Make note of the preceeding
message.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

W_MD017 - Details

• The SAP error message W_MD017 indicates that the system could not determine a storage location for a specific supplier, plant, and material combination. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and inventory management processes, particularly when trying to create or process purchase orders, stock transfers, or other inventory-related transactions.
  Causes of Error W_MD017
  
  
  Missing Storage Location Data: The storage location for the specified material in the given plant may not be defined in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary data for the specified plant or supplier.
  
  
  Supplier Data Issues: The supplier may not be properly set up in the system, or there may be missing information related to the supplier's purchasing data.
  
  
  Plant Configuration: The plant may not be configured correctly to handle the material or supplier.
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the supplier and material combination, which