How To Fix OQ_E106 - Location & does not exist in the location master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_E - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Payment Card Processing

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Location & does not exist in the location master

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_E106 - Location & does not exist in the location master ?

  The SAP error message OQ_E106 indicates that a specific location does not exist in the location master data. This error typically occurs when trying to perform operations related to inventory management, logistics, or warehouse management, where a location is referenced but not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Location Master Data: The location you are trying to access or use in a transaction does not exist in the location master data.
  Incorrect Location Code: The location code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Deletion: The location may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the location master data in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining location master data (e.g., LS01N for creating a storage location).
  Verify if the location in question exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Correct the Location Code:
  
  Ensure that the location code you are using is correct. Double-check for any typos or errors in the code.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate the Location:
  
  If the location does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., LS01N).
  If the location exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to create or modify location master data, contact your SAP administrator or the relevant team responsible for master data management.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, review the settings related to location management in your SAP system. This may involve checking the configuration in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  LS01N: Create Storage Location
  LS02N: Change Storage Location
  LS03N: Display Storage Location
  
  
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is managed in SAP can help prevent such errors in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing location master data and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OQ_E106 error and ensure that the location is correctly set up in your SAP system.