How To Fix /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM019 - Location GUID &1 with company code &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Location GUID &1 with company code &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM019 - Location GUID &1 with company code &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM019 indicates that a specific location identified by its GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) and associated with a particular company code does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where location data is crucial for planning and logistics processes.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Location: The location GUID provided in the error message does not correspond to any existing location in the system for the specified company code.
  Data Deletion: The location may have been deleted or not created properly in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the location is not properly linked to the company code.
  Transport Issues: If the data was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the location data may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Location Data:
  
  Check if the location GUID exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like /SCMB/LOC or relevant tables (e.g., /SCMB/LOC table) to search for the location.
  Ensure that the location is correctly assigned to the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Location:
  
  If the location does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SCMB/LOC_CREATE).
  If the location was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it manually.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SCM or APO system to ensure that the location is properly set up and linked to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Transport Data:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary data related to locations was included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to location management in SCM/APO for additional troubleshooting steps or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing locations in SAP SCM/APO.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage location data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.