How To Fix /SCMB/TG_NACH118 - No external location &1 exists for logical system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TG_NACH -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: No external location &1 exists for logical system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TG_NACH118 - No external location &1 exists for logical system &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TG_NACH118 No external location &1 exists for logical system &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is unable to find a specified external location for a given logical system. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to execute a transaction that requires data from an external location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external location specified in the error message may not be configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Logical System: The logical system referenced in the error message may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect mappings between logical systems and external locations.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incomplete data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP SCM and verify that the external location exists for the specified logical system.
  You can check the configuration in transaction codes like /SCMB/LOC or /SCMB/LOC_MAINT to see if the external location is defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical System:
  
  Ensure that the logical system mentioned in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in transaction SM30 by looking at the relevant tables (e.g., TBDLS for logical systems).
  
  
  
  Create or Update External Location:
  
  If the external location does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that all necessary details are filled in correctly.
  If it exists but is not correctly linked to the logical system, update the configuration accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP 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 such as /SCMB/LOC, /SCMB/LOC_MAINT, and SM30 for managing locations and logical systems.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMB/TG_NACH118.