How To Fix /SCMTMS/MSG125 - &1: Location &2 cannot be used; it is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MSG -

• Message number: 125

• Message text: &1: Location &2 cannot be used; it is marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG125 - &1: Location &2 cannot be used; it is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG125 &1: Location &2 cannot be used; it is marked for deletion typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that a specific location (identified by &2) is marked for deletion and therefore cannot be used in the current transaction or process.
  Cause:
  
  Location Marked for Deletion: The primary cause of this error is that the location you are trying to use has been flagged as "marked for deletion" in the system. This could happen due to data maintenance activities where a user or an automated process has set the location to be deleted.
  Data Integrity Issues: Sometimes, data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the master data can lead to this error, especially if the location is referenced in other transactions or master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Status: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction code /SCMTMS/LOC or similar) to check the status of the location.
  Verify if the location is indeed marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Unmark for Deletion:
  
  If the location should still be active, you can unmark it for deletion. This typically involves editing the location record and removing the deletion flag.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the location data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the location is marked for deletion by mistake, check for any related data or dependencies that might have caused this issue.
  Ensure that there are no ongoing transactions or references to this location that could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to transportation management and location management for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing locations in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/LOC for location management.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is managed in SAP TM can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to modify location data to prevent accidental deletions or changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the location can be used as intended in your SAP TM processes.