How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOM015 - Location type for location &2 (external: &1) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOM -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Location type for location &2 (external: &1) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM015 - Location type for location &2 (external: &1) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM015 indicates that there is an issue with the location type for a specific location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message states that the location type for the specified location (external: &1) does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Location Type: The location type that is being referenced for the specified location does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Location Assignment: The location may have been assigned an incorrect or non-existent location type in the master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing or incorrect location types.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling location types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP APO and verify that the location type in question is defined correctly.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/LOC_TYPE to check the existing location types.
  
  
  
  Verify Location Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the location in question to ensure that it is assigned a valid location type.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/LOC to view and edit location master data.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Location Type:
  
  If the location type does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to do this.
  Define the new location type in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all locations and their types are correctly defined and linked.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOCM to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is correctly handling location types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to location types in APO for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/LOC_TYPE: To manage location types.
  /SAPAPO/LOC: To manage location master data.
  /SAPAPO/LOCM: To check location consistency.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.