How To Fix OIU_MASS_UPLOAD142 - Secondary Geo.Loc. &1 doesn't exist for Country &2 and Primary Geo.Loc &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIU_MASS_UPLOAD - Message class for Mass Upload

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Secondary Geo.Loc. &1 doesn't exist for Country &2 and Primary Geo.Loc &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIU_MASS_UPLOAD142 - Secondary Geo.Loc. &1 doesn't exist for Country &2 and Primary Geo.Loc &3 ?

  The SAP error message OIU_MASS_UPLOAD142 indicates that there is an issue with the geographical location data being uploaded or processed in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the secondary geographical location (Geo.Loc) specified does not exist for the given country and primary geographical location.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Secondary Geo Location: The secondary geographical location code provided in the upload does not exist in the system for the specified country and primary geographical location.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the data being uploaded.
  Configuration Issues: The geographical locations may not be properly configured in the SAP system, or the necessary master data may not have been created.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the secondary geographical location may not have been set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data: Check the data being uploaded for any typos or incorrect entries. Ensure that the secondary geographical location code is correct.
  Check Master Data: Go to the relevant master data tables in SAP (e.g., T005 for countries and geographical locations) to confirm that the secondary geographical location exists for the specified country and primary geographical location.
  Create Missing Data: If the secondary geographical location does not exist, you may need to create it in the system. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction codes (e.g., OX10 for defining geographical locations).
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for the data upload process to ensure compliance with the required formats and values.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after verifying the data and master records, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to geographical data management, such as OX10 (Define Geographical Locations) and OX15 (Define Countries).
  Data Upload Process: Understand the data upload process and the format required for the upload to avoid similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the OIU_MASS_UPLOAD142 error message in SAP.