How To Fix CMS_RE010 - Macro location type &1 does not exist; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_RE - Message class for CMS Real Estate Add On

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Macro location type &1 does not exist; see long text

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select an existing macro location type using input help on the field,
define new values in the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_RE_LOC_MAC>Define Macro Location Types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RE010 - Macro location type &1 does not exist; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE010 indicates that a macro location type specified in your system does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting, internal orders, or other related functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The macro location type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the macro location type name or code.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, the necessary macro location types may not have been created or activated.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary macro location types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS_RE010 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for macro location types in the SAP system. This can typically be found in the SPRO transaction under the relevant module (e.g., Controlling).
  Verify if the macro location type you are trying to use is defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Macro Location Type:
  
  If the macro location type does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input where the macro location type is being referenced. Ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the macro location types were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional context on macro location types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OKEQ (Define Macro Location Types), and others that may be relevant to your specific configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the CMS_RE010 error for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CMS_RE010 error and implement a solution to resolve it.