How To Fix /SCMB/MDL_BASIC125 - Location key &1 (category partner ID) not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MDL_BASIC -

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Location key &1 (category partner ID) not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MDL_BASIC125 - Location key &1 (category partner ID) not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MDL_BASIC125 Location key &1 (category partner ID) not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific location key that is expected in the context of a partner ID.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Location Key: The location key specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to data not being maintained or incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Partner ID: The partner ID associated with the location key may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to an existing location in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the location master data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SCM or APO settings that prevent the system from recognizing the location key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SCMB/MDL or similar) and verify if the location key exists in the system.
  Ensure that the location key is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner ID:
  
  Check the partner ID associated with the location key. Ensure that it is correctly set up in the system and corresponds to the expected location.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Data:
  
  If the location key is missing, you may need to create it in the system. This can typically be done through the relevant master data maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SCM or APO system to ensure that everything is set up correctly for location and partner ID handling.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If data migration has occurred, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining location and partner data, such as /SCMB/MDL for model management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  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 identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.