How To Fix O7201 - Missing object link control entry for location type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Missing object link control entry for location type &

What causes this issue?

There is no object link control entry for the location type of the
business location that you are maintaining, location type &V1&.

System Response

System continues, but object link maintenance is not available.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to define links to other objects in your system for
business locations of location type &V1&, ask your system administrator
to configure the object link control entry for location type &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O7201 - Missing object link control entry for location type & ?

  The SAP error message O7201, which states "Missing object link control entry for location type &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics and inventory management modules. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration or entry in the system that is required for the specified location type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when the system is unable to find a corresponding entry in the object link control table for the specified location type. This can happen if the location type has not been properly defined or configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the location type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the location types in the relevant module (e.g., Logistics Execution, Warehouse Management).
  Ensure that the location type in question is defined and has the necessary object link control entries.
  
  
  
  Maintain Object Link Control:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for maintaining object link control entries.
  Ensure that there is an entry for the missing location type. If not, create a new entry with the required parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the location type to ensure that it is complete and consistent.
  If there are any discrepancies, correct them.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration of object link control entries.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, OMLQ, or others related to location management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the O7201 error in your SAP system.