How To Fix XC172 - Receiving storage location is initial for &1 at &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Receiving storage location is initial for &1 at &2

What causes this issue?

When processing stock transfer reservations in the ERP system, both the
issuing and the receiving storage location must be known to the ERP
system. In this case, the receiving storage location for material &V1&,
plant &V2& was not transferred from SAP APO and could not be found in
the ERP system.

System Response

The corresponding stock transfer reservations cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the receiving storage location in the material master, that is,
using transaction MM02 on the screen <LS>Materials Planning 2</>. You
can than trigger the processing of this data again, for example, from
the queue monitor.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XC172 - Receiving storage location is initial for &1 at &2 ?

  The SAP error message XC172 indicates that the receiving storage location is not specified (i.e., it is "initial") for a particular material document or transaction. This error typically occurs during goods movements, such as goods receipts or stock transfers, when the system expects a valid storage location but finds none.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The most common cause is that the receiving storage location has not been specified in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the plant/storage location settings.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently left the storage location field blank during data entry.
  Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have a valid storage location assigned for the relevant plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that the receiving storage location is correctly specified in the transaction. If you are entering a goods receipt or stock transfer, make sure to fill in the storage location field.
  Review Material Master Data: Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the storage location data is maintained for the relevant plant. If not, you may need to update it.
  Configuration Check: Verify the configuration settings for the plant and storage locations in the SAP system. Ensure that the storage locations are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant plants.
  User Input: If the error is due to user input, provide training or guidelines to ensure that users are aware of the importance of specifying the storage location.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs or error messages for additional context that may help identify the root cause.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to goods movements and storage location management for further insights.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the XC172 error and ensure that the receiving storage location is properly specified in your transactions.