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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_MD017 - Supplier &1/plant &2/material &3; could not determine storage location ?

  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 can lead to the inability to determine the storage location.
  
  
  Solutions to Error W_MD017
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the storage location data is correctly maintained for the specified plant.
  Ensure that the material is set up for the correct valuation type and that the relevant views (e.g., purchasing, storage) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Supplier Data:
  
  Check the supplier master record (transaction code XK03) to ensure that all necessary data is filled out, especially in the purchasing view.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Check if there is a purchasing info record for the supplier and material combination (transaction code ME13). If it does not exist, create one using transaction code ME11.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant is correctly configured to handle the material. This includes checking the plant's settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Storage Location Definition:
  
  Make sure that the storage location is defined in the system for the specified plant. You can check this in the configuration settings or by using transaction code OX09.
  
  
  
  Check for Batch Management:
  
  If the material is batch-managed, ensure that the batch management settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for materials management and purchasing processes to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the W_MD017 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.