How To Fix XC173 - Issuing storage location is initial

XC173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Issuing storage location is initial

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 issuing 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 issuing 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 XC173 - Issuing storage location is initial ?

  The SAP error message XC173 "Issuing storage location is initial" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a goods movement or inventory transaction, and the system requires a storage location to be specified, but none has been provided. This can happen in various transactions, such as goods issues, transfers, or stock adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The most common cause is that the issuing storage location field is left blank or not filled in the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or the movement type settings that do not allow for a storage location to be determined.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the storage location field or entered an incorrect value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the issuing storage location field is filled in correctly. If you are using a transaction that requires a storage location, make sure to enter a valid storage location.
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