How To Fix /SCMTMS/SHDB_LOC027 - &1 obsolete location zones in the shadow table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SHDB_LOC -

• Message number: 027

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SHDB_LOC027 - &1 obsolete location zones in the shadow table ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SHDB_LOC027 indicates that there are obsolete location zones in the shadow table of the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This typically occurs when location zones that were previously defined in the system are no longer valid or have been deleted, but references to them still exist in the shadow table.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Location Zones: The location zones may have been deleted from the master data, but the shadow table still retains references to these obsolete zones.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies between the master data and the shadow table, leading to the presence of obsolete entries.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has undergone a migration or upgrade, it may not have properly updated the shadow table, leading to stale data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Obsolete Location Zones:
  
  Use transaction code /SCMTMS/SHDB to access the shadow table.
  Check for the specific location zones that are marked as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Delete or Update Obsolete Entries:
  
  If you have identified obsolete location zones, you can either delete them or update the references in the shadow table.
  Use the appropriate transaction or program to clean up the shadow table. This may involve using a custom report or program to remove the obsolete entries.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Shadow Table:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild the shadow table to ensure that it reflects the current state of the master data.
  This can often be done through a specific transaction or program provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  After making changes, ensure that the data in the shadow table is consistent with the master data.
  You can run consistency checks or reports to verify that there are no remaining issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/SHDB for shadow table management and /SCMTMS/LOC for location management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Transportation Management and shadow table management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex data integrity issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your SAP TMS operates smoothly without references to obsolete location zones.