How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND201 - No location type found for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No location type found for plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND201 - No location type found for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND201: No location type found for plant &1 typically occurs in the context of the Data Management Framework (DMF) when the system is unable to find a valid location type associated with a specified plant. This can happen during data processing or when trying to execute certain functions related to outbound logistics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the location type for the specified plant has not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration during the setup of the logistics or warehouse management modules.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code provided in the error message may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Transport Issues: If the system is set up to transport data between different environments (e.g., development to production), there may be issues with the transport of configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the location types in the relevant module (e.g., Logistics Execution, Warehouse Management).
  Ensure that a valid location type is defined for the plant in question.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Define Location Types.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Confirm that the plant code referenced in the error message is correct and exists in the system.
  You can check this in the Plant Maintenance or Material Management modules.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the plant to ensure that all necessary entries are complete and correct.
  Look for any missing entries in tables related to location types and plants.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary configuration settings were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to DMF and location types for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, and SE16 for table data checks.
  Tables: Relevant tables to check include:
  
  T001W (Plants/Branches)
  T320 (Location Types)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to DMF and location types for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message DMF_OUTBOUND201.