How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_TLOC_ASS608 - Cannot map location data (external to internal)

/SCMTMS/MC_TLOC_ASS608 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_TLOC_ASS -

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Cannot map location data (external to internal)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_TLOC_ASS608 - Cannot map location data (external to internal) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_TLOC_ASS608 indicates that there is an issue with mapping location data from an external source to the internal SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a corresponding internal location for an external location that has been provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The internal location (e.g., a plant, storage location, or shipping point) may not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Mapping Configuration: The mapping configuration between external and internal locations may not be set up correctly.
  Data Format Issues: The format of the external location data may not match the expected format in SAP.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as typos or incorrect codes.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the data is being transferred from an external system, there may be issues with the transport layer or middleware.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the internal location