How To Fix CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG016 - Location type missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Location type missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG016 - Location type missing ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG016 indicates that there is a missing location type in the system. This error typically arises during the migration or data transfer processes, particularly when working with location data in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The location type that is being referenced in the migration process is not defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being migrated may reference a location type that does not exist in the target system.
  Incorrect Mapping: During the migration process, the mapping of location types may not have been set up correctly, leading to references to non-existent types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in your SAP system and verify that the required location types are defined.
  You can check the location types in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) under the appropriate module (like Logistics or Master Data).
  
  
  
  Review Migration Data:
  
  Inspect the data that is being migrated to ensure that it references valid location types.
  If you are using a migration tool (like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit), ensure that the source data is correctly mapped to the target location types.
  
  
  
  Update Mapping:
  
  If you find that the mapping is incorrect, update it to ensure that all references to location types point to valid entries in the target system.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Location Types:
  
  If the required location type is indeed missing, you may need to create it in the system. This can typically be done through the relevant configuration transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration process you are using. There may be specific instructions or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the migration process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.