How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOM028 - No description of location &1 in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOM -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No description of location &1 in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM028 - No description of location &1 in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM028 No description of location &1 in language &2 typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific location (identified by &1) in the specified language (identified by &2). 
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The location master data may not have been fully maintained, specifically the description in the required language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the location description is being requested.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been issues during the transfer that resulted in incomplete data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Master Data:
  
  Go to the location master data in the SAP APO system.
  Verify that the location &1 exists and check if the description is maintained for the required language &2.
  If the description is missing, add the necessary description in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Check the user’s language settings in their profile. Ensure that the language set in the user profile matches the language in which the location description is required.
  You can change the language settings in the user profile or during the logon process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the location data is being transferred from another system, ensure that the data transfer process is complete and that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  You may need to run data consistency checks or re-import the data if there are discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC to access location master data and verify the entries.
  You can also use transaction SE11 to check the underlying database tables for location descriptions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO documentation for more details on maintaining location master data and language settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the location descriptions are correctly maintained in the required languages.