How To Fix O7104 - Business location type & does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O7 - IS-Oil: MRN Marketing Retail Network messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Business location type & does not exist.

What causes this issue?

Business location type with ID &V1& does not exist.

System Response

System cannot create location master record with missing type.

How to fix this error?

Create business location type &V1& using the Implementation Management
Guide.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O7104 - Business location type & does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message O7104, which states "Business location type & does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified business location type in the configuration. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying business partner data, vendor data, or customer data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The business location type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The business location type may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining business location types (e.g., under "Logistics" or "Master Data").
  Ensure that the business location type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the business location type in the transaction where the error occurred.
  Ensure that there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Business Location Type:
  
  If the business location type does not exist, you may need to create it. This typically involves defining the type in the relevant configuration area.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the business location type was included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create business location types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or BP for business partner management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on how to configure business location types.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O7104 error and ensure that the business location type is correctly configured in your SAP system.