How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD055 - &1 required airports do not exist as locations in master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: &1 required airports do not exist as locations in master data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD055 - &1 required airports do not exist as locations in master data ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD055 &1 required airports do not exist as locations in master data typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to upload or process transportation data that references airports that are not defined in the system's master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The error indicates that the system is trying to reference airports that have not been defined in the master data. This could happen if the airports were not created or if there was a data entry error.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being uploaded may have incorrect formatting or references that do not match the existing master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing or incorrectly mapped locations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the required airports are defined in the master data. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data area in SAP TM and checking the list of locations.
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining locations (e.g., /SCMTMS/LOC).
  Search for the airports in question to see if they exist.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Locations: If the required airports do not exist, you will need to create them in the master data.
  
  Use the appropriate transaction or interface to create new locations.
  Ensure that all necessary details (like airport code, name, and other relevant attributes) are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Upload: If you are uploading data, ensure that the data file is correctly formatted and that all references to airports match the existing master data.
  
  Check for typos or incorrect codes in the upload file.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or guidelines regarding the setup of transportation locations and the data upload process to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, re-attempt the upload or process that triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/LOC for locations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify master data in SAP TM.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing master data and ensuring that all references are correct, you should be able to resolve the error message and proceed with your transportation management activities.