How To Fix /SCMB/DM_BOL021 - No partner-dependent location description found for location &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_BOL -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No partner-dependent location description found for location &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_BOL021 - No partner-dependent location description found for location & ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_BOL021 indicates that there is no partner-dependent location description found for a specified location in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access or process data related to a location that lacks the necessary partner-dependent descriptions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the location in question does not have a partner-dependent description maintained in the system. This could happen if the location was created but not fully configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the location may not have been completed correctly, leading to missing partner-dependent data.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the data is being pulled from another system (like an ERP system), there may be synchronization issues that prevent the partner-dependent descriptions from being updated or transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Location Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the relevant section for maintaining location data (e.g., under SCM or APO).
  Ensure that the partner-dependent location descriptions are correctly maintained for the location in question.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Verify that the partner profiles associated with the location are correctly set up and that they include the necessary descriptions.
  You can check this in the transaction code WE20 for partner profiles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly configured. This can often be done through specific reports or transactions in SAP.
  
  
  
  Re-Transfer Data:
  
  If the location data is supposed to be transferred from another system, ensure that the transfer process is functioning correctly and that all necessary data has been synchronized.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, WE20, and any specific transaction for managing locations in your SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain location data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as they may have access to additional tools and logs that can help diagnose the problem.