How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD072 - UNLOCODE location code &1 does not exist in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: UNLOCODE location code &1 does not exist in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD072 - UNLOCODE location code &1 does not exist in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD072 indicates that the location code specified (represented by &1) does not exist in the Customizing settings of the SAP system. This error typically occurs during the upload of location data in the SAP Transportation Management System (SAP TM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Location Code: The specified location code has not been defined in the system's Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Location Code: The location code may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch with the existing codes in the system.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the location code was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system where the upload is being performed.
  Data Upload Issues: The data file being uploaded may contain errors or inconsistencies, including incorrect formatting or missing required fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the Customizing settings in SAP TM and verify if the location code exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create the location code in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Location Code:
  
  If the location code is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SCMTMS/LOC for location management).
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Check the data file you are trying to upload for any errors, such as typos in the location code.
  Ensure that the format of the data file matches the expected format for the upload process.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the location code was recently created in a different environment (e.g., development), ensure that it has been transported to the target environment where the upload is being performed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to location management and data uploads in SAP TM for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs for more detailed information about the upload process and any other related errors that may provide further insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/LOC for managing locations and /SCMTMS/UPLOAD for data uploads.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully upload the location data into SAP TM.