How To Fix /SCMTMS/SHDB_LOC026 - &1 missing location zones in the shadow table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SHDB_LOC -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: &1 missing location zones in the shadow table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SHDB_LOC026 - &1 missing location zones in the shadow table ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SHDB_LOC026 &1 missing location zones in the shadow table typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there are inconsistencies or missing entries in the shadow table that stores location zone data. This can affect the system's ability to perform certain operations related to transportation planning and execution.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Location Zones: The error indicates that there are location zones that are expected to be present in the shadow table but are not found. This can happen due to:
  
  Data inconsistencies during data migration or updates.
  Manual deletions or changes in the configuration that were not properly reflected in the shadow table.
  Issues during the initial setup of location zones.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: If the configuration of location zones is incomplete or incorrect, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If changes related to location zones were not properly transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it could result in missing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of location zones in the SAP TM system. Ensure that all necessary location zones are defined and correctly set up.
  
  
  Update Shadow Table: You may need to update the shadow table to include the missing location zones. This can often be done through a program or transaction that refreshes or synchronizes the shadow table with the main data.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports that can help identify discrepancies between the main tables and the shadow tables. This can help pinpoint the missing entries.
  
  
  Recreate Missing Entries: If specific location zones are missing, you may need to recreate them manually in the system.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the issue is related to transport requests, ensure that all relevant transport requests have been properly imported and that there are no pending changes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to this specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be available.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that deal with location management and shadow tables, such as /SCMTMS/LOC for location management.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing location zones in the shadow table.