How To Fix REBDLC006 - Required location structure &1 is not defined on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDLC - RE: Messages for Hierarchical Location Systems

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Required location structure &1 is not defined on &2

What causes this issue?

According to settings made in Customizing, location structure &V1& is
the mandatory location structure for the object type of object &V2&.
However, a location key for location structure &V1& is not entered on
object &V2&.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a location key of location structure &V1& on object &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDLC006 - Required location structure &1 is not defined on &2 ?

  The SAP error message REBDLC006 indicates that a required location structure is not defined for a specific object or context. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) module, particularly when dealing with location structures in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a location structure to be defined for a particular object (like a property or a building) but cannot find it. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The location structure has not been set up in the system for the specified object type.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being processed does not have a corresponding location structure defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system being unable to find the required structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REBDLC006 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Real Estate Management module.
  Verify that the location structure is defined for the relevant object type. You can do this by navigating to the configuration path for location structures in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Define Location Structure:
  
  If the location structure is not defined, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the following way:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in the SAP IMG.
  Define the location structure by specifying the necessary parameters and attributes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Object Type:
  
  Ensure that the object type you are working with is correctly set up to use the location structure. This may involve checking the master data for the object.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the master data to ensure that all required fields and structures are correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up location structures in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like REBDL (for location structure maintenance) or REBDL1 (for location structure assignment) to manage location structures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the REBDLC006 error in your SAP system.