How To Fix WGRC074 - Material &1: You must enter a storage location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGRC - Message Class for Goods Receipt Capacity Check

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Material &1: You must enter a storage location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGRC074 - Material &1: You must enter a storage location ?

  The SAP error message WGRC074 indicates that a storage location must be specified for a material in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a storage location, such as creating a goods movement, inventory management, or material master data maintenance, but the storage location field is left blank.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The most common cause is that the storage location has not been defined for the material in the material master record.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a storage location, but it is not being provided.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a storage location for certain operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check if the storage location data is maintained for the relevant plant and material.
  If not, you can maintain the storage location data using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Specify Storage Location:
  
  When performing the transaction that triggered the error, ensure that you enter a valid storage location in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  If you are using a custom transaction or report, check if it is correctly configured to require a storage location and that it is being passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using to ensure you are following the correct procedure.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or change the material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Storage Location: A storage location is a sub-division of a plant where materials are stored. Each material can have multiple storage locations within a plant.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it contains data related to purchasing, inventory management, and sales.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.