How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC161 - Update of TSP / carrier & (however, TSP / carrier does not exist)

/SAPAPO/LOC161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Update of TSP / carrier & (however, TSP / carrier does not exist)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC161 - Update of TSP / carrier & (however, TSP / carrier does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC161 typically indicates that there is an issue with the Transportation Service Provider (TSP) or carrier data in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error occurs when the system attempts to update or access a TSP or carrier that does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing TSP/Carrier Data: The TSP or carrier you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to data not being created or being deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the TSP or carrier is not properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect references or relationships between transportation lanes and carriers.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or update the TSP/carrier data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check TSP/Carrier Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location or /SAPAPO/LOC2 for TSP)