How To Fix /SCMTMS/MSG012 - Location &1 (type: &2) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MSG -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Location &1 (type: &2) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG012 - Location &1 (type: &2) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG012 Location &1 (type: &2) does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific location that is referenced in a transaction or process. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the location identifier and the type of location, respectively.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Location: The location specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Location Type: The type of location (e.g., plant, warehouse, customer, vendor) may not be correctly defined or may not match the expected type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrectly configured location data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the location data.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is part of a transport layer, the location data may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Location Existence:
  
  Check if the location specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., transaction code SPRO for customizing or LT03 for warehouse management).
  
  
  
  Check Location Type:
  
  Ensure that the location type is correctly defined and matches the expected type in the context of the transaction. You can check the configuration in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  If the location does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., OVX5 for creating locations in TM).
  If the location exists but is incorrectly configured, update the master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the location data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Data:
  
  If the issue is related to a transport layer, ensure that all relevant data has been transported correctly. You may need to check the transport logs or re-transport the necessary objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing locations in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, LT03, and others related to master data management in SAP TM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.