How To Fix OD107 - Location type &1 is used in at least one location. Delete not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Location type &1 is used in at least one location. Delete not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD107 - Location type &1 is used in at least one location. Delete not possible ?

  The SAP error message OD107 indicates that you are trying to delete a location type that is currently in use by at least one location. This is a common issue when managing location types in SAP, particularly in the context of logistics and warehouse management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the location type you are attempting to delete is still associated with one or more locations in the system. SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity, as deleting a location type that is in use could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Locations Using the Location Type:
  
  Use transaction codes such as OLI3 (for location types) or OLI1 (for locations) to check which locations are currently assigned to the location type you want to delete.
  You can also use reports or queries to list all locations associated with the specific location type.
  
  
  
  Remove Associations:
  
  Once you have identified the locations that are using the location type, you need to either delete those locations or change their location type to another valid type.
  To change the location type, navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., OLI1 for locations) and modify the location's settings.
  
  
  
  Delete the Location Type:
  
  After ensuring that no locations are using the location type, you can proceed to delete the location type using the appropriate transaction (e.g., OLI3).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OLI1: Manage Locations
  OLI3: Manage Location Types
  
  
  Data Integrity: Always ensure that you have backups or that you are aware of the implications of deleting or modifying location types and locations in your SAP system.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to location types and locations in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for more detailed procedures and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OD107 error and successfully delete the location type if it is no longer needed.