How To Fix CM_EHFND_LOCATION021 - Location authority group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_LOCATION -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Location authority group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOCATION021 - Location authority group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOCATION021 indicates that the location authority group specified in your transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of managing location data, particularly in applications related to Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or similar modules where location authority groups are used to control access and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Location Authority Group: The specified location authority group (&1) has not been created in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the location authority group being referenced.
  Configuration Issues: The location authority group may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary definitions for the location authority group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where location authority groups are defined.
  Verify if the location authority group exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Location Authority Group:
  
  If the group does not exist, create a new location authority group using the appropriate transaction (e.g., EHFND_LOC_AUTH_GRP).
  Ensure that you provide the necessary details and save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the name of the location authority group in your transaction or configuration to ensure there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the location authority group was included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing location authority groups and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, EHFND_LOC_AUTH_GRP for managing location authority groups, and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP module.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify location authority groups.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_EHFND_LOCATION021 effectively.