How To Fix /SCMB/SE_MDM020 - Location &1 is deactivated

/SCMB/SE_MDM020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/SE_MDM -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Location &1 is deactivated

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/SCMB/SE_MDM020 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMB/SE_MDM020 Location &1 is deactivated typically indicates that a specific location in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module has been marked as inactive or deactivated. This can prevent certain operations or transactions from being performed involving that location.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Location: The location specified in the error message has been deactivated in the system. This could be due to business processes, changes in operations, or data maintenance activities.
  Master Data Issues: The location might not be properly maintained in the master data, leading to it being flagged as inactive.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SCM module that dictate the status of locations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reactivate the Location:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction code /SCMB/MDM or similar).
  Search for the location using the identifier provided in the error message.
  Check the status of the location and reactivate it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for