How To Fix OQ005 - Business type &1 not allowed for location type &2

OQ005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ - IS-Oil : Message pool Service Station Retailing

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Business type &1 not allowed for location type &2

What causes this issue?

Business type &V1& is not valid for location type &V2&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to have the business type available for location of type
&V2&, please maintain a corresponding entry in customizing transaction
<DS:TRAN.O5BA2>O5BA2</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ005 - Business type &1 not allowed for location type &2 ?

  The SAP error message OQ005, which states "Business type &1 not allowed for location type &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics or supply chain modules, particularly when dealing with master data related to locations, such as plants, storage locations, or distribution centers.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to a mismatch between the business type assigned to a location and the type of location being used in a particular transaction or configuration. The business type could refer to various classifications such as sales organization, distribution channel, or other categorizations that are not compatible with the specified location type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the location types and business types in the relevant SAP module (e.g., Logistics, Sales and Distribution).
  Ensure that the business type you are trying to use is allowed for the specified location type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data