How To Fix /SCMTMS/SHDB_LOC028 - &1 existing location addresses in the shadow table

/SCMTMS/SHDB_LOC028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SHDB_LOC -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: &1 existing location addresses in the shadow table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SHDB_LOC028 - &1 existing location addresses in the shadow table ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SHDB_LOC028 typically indicates that there are existing location addresses in the shadow table that are causing issues during the execution of a transaction or process in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). This error is often related to the handling of location data, particularly when there are inconsistencies or conflicts between the main database and the shadow table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The shadow table may contain outdated or inconsistent data compared to the main location data in the database.
  Incomplete Data Migration: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, some location addresses may not have been properly updated or synchronized.
  Concurrent Transactions: Multiple transactions trying to access or modify the same location data can lead to conflicts.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or issues in the SAP TM system that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shadow Table: Investigate the shadow table for the specific location addresses mentioned