How To Fix FITP420 - Enter a location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Enter a location

What causes this issue?

The System requires you to enter the location where you require a hotel
room.
When you enter the required data and request a list of all the hotels
available in the location specified for the dates you require (push
button: Query/hotel availability), the data is transferred to the
connected reservation System (for example, Amadeus or Sabre) and a
database query take places. The hotels are stored in the reservation in
such a way that it is necessary to enter the location of the hotel.
Hotels are not always stored under their actual location in the Amadeus
and Sabre reservation systems. Quite often, hotels have the option to
assign themselves to the location under which they want to be listed in
the reservation system. This means that the location assigned, often
depends totally upon the hotels own management decisions.
The possible locations, from which this assignment can be made are
limited to the around 14 000 locations defined by IATA, these locations
are, by definition, called IATA locations. Generally these locations
are locations with airports (IATA is the main organization for all
major airlines in the world), but they can also include locations that
do not have an airport or train station. Hotels in large cities are
almost always assigned to the IATA location that applies to their
actual location, however if the hotel is located in a smaller location
that is not an IATA location, these are then generally assigned to the
next closest IATA location available.
Searching for a hotel using its actual location is only supported by
the Amadeus or Sabre Systems if the location is assigned to an actual
IATA location. This means it is important to enter a valid location.
You can either enter the three character IATA abbreviation for the
location (for example, LON for London), or the abbreviation for an
airport (for example, LHR for London Heathrow). If several locations
have the same name, the system asks you to confirm which area you
require. If, for example, you enter the location <LS>'London'</>, you
may be looking for the small town in Canada, or the capital city of
Great Britain.
If you do not know the complete name of the location, you can also
enter part of the name followed by an asterisk. Entering <LS>London*
</>, for example, will provide you with a list of all locations
beginning with London, including London (England), London (Canada) and
Londonderry (Northern Ireland).
If you have to search for hotels in locations that are not IATA
locations on a regular basis, your System should be set up so that the
intuitive entry of this location is possible. Example: The location
<LS>WALLDORF</>, which is not an IATA location, is required on a
regular basis. In this case, your System should be set up so that if
someone enters this location, a search for hotels belonging to the IATA
location HDB (Heidelberg) is started automatically. If your System is
missing the option to directly enter such locations, you should contact
your System admistrators.

How to fix this error?

Enter the location where you require the hotel room.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP420 - Enter a location ?

  The SAP error message FITP420, which states "Enter a location," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when dealing with master data that requires a location to be specified. This error can arise in various modules, such as Asset Accounting or General Ledger, where a location is necessary for processing transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Location Data: The most common cause of this error is that the location field is left blank or not filled in correctly when required.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a location to be specified for certain transactions or master data entries.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the location or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Location: The immediate solution is to ensure that the location field is filled in correctly. Check the relevant transaction or master data entry screen and provide the required location information.
  Check Configuration: If the error persists, review the configuration settings in the relevant module to ensure that the location field is set up correctly. This may involve consulting with a system administrator or SAP consultant.
  Review User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to enter location data. Sometimes, restrictions in user roles can lead to incomplete data entry.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the transaction or process you are working with, as they may provide additional context for the location requirement.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes (e.g., AS01 for asset creation) that require location data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering all required fields, including location, to avoid such errors in the future.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.