How To Fix BC_DATAMODEL_SERVICE164 - No airport has been assigned to city & (country &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC_DATAMODEL_SERVICE - BC Training (All Courses)

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No airport has been assigned to city & (country &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC_DATAMODEL_SERVICE164 - No airport has been assigned to city & (country &) ?

  The SAP error message BC_DATAMODEL_SERVICE164 indicates that there is no airport assigned to a specific city in a given country within the SAP system. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to process data related to travel, logistics, or transportation, and it requires a valid airport entry for the specified city and country.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the airport data for the specified city and country has not been maintained in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the city or country is not correctly linked to an airport in the master data.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be typographical errors in the city or country names that prevent the system from finding the corresponding airport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Airport Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code OVF1 for maintaining airports).
  Check if the airport data for the specified city and country exists. If not, you will need to create a new entry.
  Ensure that the city and country are correctly entered and linked to the appropriate airport.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the city and country in question to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Use transaction codes like OVF1 or OVF2 to view and edit the airport master data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained and there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on maintaining airport data and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining location and airport data, such as OVF1 (Maintain Airports) and OVF2 (Display Airports).
  Data Model: Understanding the data model related to travel and logistics in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary airport data is correctly maintained in your SAP system.