How To Fix IL107 - Superior location & has not yet been saved

IL107 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IL - PM: ILOM - Functional Locations

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Superior location & has not yet been saved

What causes this issue?

<GL:functional_location>Functional location</> &V1& is to be used as a
superior functional location. However, it has not yet been created in
the database.
The functional location is, however, already locked. This means that
the corresponding transaction has not yet been completed or that the
associated database change is still to be carried out.

System Response

The system has already waited a certain length of time for the
functional location to be unlocked.

How to fix this error?

Choose <LS>Continue</>.
The system will check again whether or not the functional location has
been created in the database and, if so, will continue with processing.
If this message is repeatedly displayed for functional location &V1&,
ask your system administrator the current status of the asynchronous
update.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL107 - Superior location & has not yet been saved ?

  The SAP error message IL107 ("Superior location & has not yet been saved") typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a master data record in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the logistics or inventory management modules. This error indicates that the superior location (such as a storage location, warehouse, or plant) has not been saved in the system, which is necessary for the current operation to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: The superior location (e.g., a warehouse or storage location) has been created or modified but not yet saved in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entry, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  Transaction Sequence: The transaction you are trying to perform requires that the superior location be saved first, but it has not been completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Save the Superior Location: 
  
  Navigate to the superior location in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all required fields are