How To Fix L1221 - Provide Inventory Management data from R/2 (decentralized SAP warehouse)

L1221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L1 - Message handling for WM master data

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Provide Inventory Management data from R/2 (decentralized SAP warehouse)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L1221 - Provide Inventory Management data from R/2 (decentralized SAP warehouse) ?

  The SAP error message L1221, which states "Provide Inventory Management data from R/2 (decentralized SAP warehouse)," typically occurs in scenarios where there is a need to integrate or retrieve inventory data from a decentralized SAP system (like R/2) into a more modern SAP system (like R/3 or S/4HANA). This error is often encountered in environments where legacy systems are still in use alongside newer SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Decentralized System Configuration: The error usually arises when the system is configured to expect inventory data from a decentralized SAP R/2 system, but the necessary data is not available or not properly configured.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer process between the R/2 system and the newer SAP system, such as connectivity problems, incorrect settings, or missing data.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: If the master data (like material master records) is not synchronized between the systems, it can lead to this error.
  System Settings: