How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC145 - Location name '&1' contains leading blanks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Location name '&1' contains leading blanks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC145 - Location name '&1' contains leading blanks ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC145 indicates that there is an issue with the location name in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the location name contains leading blanks, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The leading blanks in the location name can occur due to various reasons:
  
  Data Entry Error: When entering the location name, extra spaces may have been inadvertently added at the beginning.
  Data Import: If the location data was imported from an external source (like a spreadsheet or another system), leading spaces may have been included in the data.
  System Migration: During data migration from one system to another, formatting issues can lead to the introduction of leading spaces.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to remove the leading blanks from the location name. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Location: Determine which location is causing the error. The error message will typically provide the location name with the leading blanks indicated as &1.
  
  
  Access the Location Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP where you can view or edit location data (e.g., /SAPAPO/LOC3 for location master data).
  
  
  
  Edit the Location Name:
  
  Locate the specific location and edit the name.
  Remove any leading spaces from the location name. Ensure that the name is correctly formatted without any unnecessary spaces.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary corrections, save the changes.
  
  
  Re-test: After correcting the location name, re-run the process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to prevent leading spaces from being entered in the future. This can include using input masks or validation rules in data entry forms.
  Batch Processing: If you have multiple locations to correct, consider using batch processing or scripts to clean up the data in bulk.
  Documentation: Keep documentation of the changes made for future reference and to maintain data integrity.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/LOC145 error and ensure that your location names are correctly formatted without leading blanks.