How To Fix IL416 - The superior location & is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 416

• Message text: The superior location & is inactive

What causes this issue?

The superior location &V1& is inactive.
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current location should then also be inactive.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

Check the combination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL416 - The superior location & is inactive ?

  The SAP error message IL416 indicates that the superior location (the parent location in a hierarchical structure) is inactive. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Execution or Warehouse Management modules, where locations are organized in a hierarchical manner.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Superior Location: The primary cause of this error is that the superior location (the parent location) has been marked as inactive in the system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as changes in the organizational structure, decommissioning of a location, or administrative errors.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the warehouse management settings that lead to the superior location being incorrectly marked as inactive.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the master data that lead to the system not recognizing the superior location as active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Superior Location:
  
  Navigate to the location master data in SAP.
  Check the status of the superior location.
  If it is inactive, you can activate it by changing the status in the location master data settings.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the location is set to active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the warehouse or logistics execution area to ensure that the superior location is correctly defined and active.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the master data.
  Use transaction codes like LS24 to check the location structure and ensure that all locations are correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to your version of SAP, as the steps may vary slightly depending on the system configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, 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 LS01, LS02, and LS03 for creating, changing, and displaying storage locations.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is managed in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the necessary authorizations to activate locations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IL416 error and ensure that your location hierarchy is functioning correctly.