How To Fix IL849 - Location label changed by customer-defined program

IL849 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 849

• Message text: Location label changed by customer-defined program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL849 - Location label changed by customer-defined program ?

  The SAP error message IL849, which states "Location label changed by customer-defined program," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management or inventory management processes. This error indicates that a location label (which is a unique identifier for a storage location) has been modified by a custom program or user exit, and this change is not recognized by the standard SAP processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Custom Development: The most common cause of this error is a custom program or enhancement that modifies the location label in a way that is not compatible with the standard SAP logic.
  Data Inconsistency: If the location label has been changed outside of the standard SAP transaction processes, it may lead to inconsistencies in the database.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If there are user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) implemented that alter the behavior of location labels, they may inadvertently cause this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Custom Code: Check any custom programs, user exits,