How To Fix REBDBE019 - District location &1 (&2) is obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDBE - Business Entity

• Message number: 019

• Message text: District location &1 (&2) is obsolete

What causes this issue?

District location <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)> (<(>&<)>V2<(>&<)>) is defined as
obsolete in Customizing.

System Response

It is not permitted to use this district location.

How to fix this error?

Use a different district location.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE RECA_CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDBE019 - District location &1 (&2) is obsolete ?

  The SAP error message REBDBE019 indicates that a district location is marked as obsolete in the system. This typically occurs in the context of logistics or inventory management, where certain locations (like warehouses or storage locations) may no longer be in use but still exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolescence Status: The district location has been flagged as obsolete, meaning it is no longer valid for transactions or inventory management.
  Data Maintenance: The location may have been intentionally marked as obsolete during data maintenance or as part of a cleanup process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that have led to the location being marked as obsolete.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Location Status: Verify the status of the district location in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like OX09 for storage locations).
  Update Location Status: If the location should still be active, you can change its status back to active. This typically involves editing the master data for that location.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the location was marked as obsolete. This can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about making changes or if the location is part of a larger configuration, it may be best to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing locations, such as OX09 (for storage locations) or OX10 (for plants).
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your master data management processes are robust to prevent unnecessary obsolescence of locations.
  Documentation: Keep documentation of changes made to locations and their statuses to track any issues that arise in the future.
  Training: Ensure that users who manage locations are trained on the implications of marking locations as obsolete and the processes for updating their statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REBDBE019 error and ensure that your district locations are correctly managed within the SAP system.