How To Fix OB125 - Required entry (state/county/city code or alternate location) not made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Required entry (state/county/city code or alternate location) not made

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB125 - Required entry (state/county/city code or alternate location) not made ?

  The SAP error message OB125 indicates that a required entry for a state, county, city code, or alternate location has not been made in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction that requires location-specific information, but that information is missing or incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Location Data: The most common cause is that the necessary location data (state, county, city code, or alternate location) has not been entered in the relevant master data or transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain fields to be filled out, and these settings may not be aligned with the data you are trying to enter.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data entered, such as incorrect codes or formats that do not match the expected values in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data (such as customer or vendor records) includes the required location information. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., customer master data in transaction XD02 or vendor master data in XK02) and verifying that the state, county, city code, or alternate location fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Enter Missing Information: If the required fields are empty, enter the necessary information. Make sure to use the correct codes as defined in your organization’s data standards.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to location data in the relevant modules (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management). Ensure that the system is configured to require the correct fields based on your business processes.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data you are entering to ensure it meets the expected formats and values. This may involve checking against a list of valid codes or using a lookup table.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required codes or how to enter them, consult your organization’s documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data, such as XD01 (Create Customer), XD02 (Change Customer), XK01 (Create Vendor), and XK02 (Change Vendor).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to master data. Lack of authorization can also lead to errors when trying to enter required information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OB125 error and successfully process your transaction in SAP.