How To Fix /SCTM/BAPI138 - Location type not transferred for location &1; location not considered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/BAPI -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Location type not transferred for location &1; location not considered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/BAPI138 - Location type not transferred for location &1; location not considered ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/BAPI138 Location type not transferred for location &1; location not considered typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a location is being processed, but the system does not have a valid location type associated with that location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Location Type: The location specified (denoted by &1 in the error message) does not have an associated location type in the system. This can happen if the location was created without defining its type or if the type was deleted or not properly configured.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the location data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues in the data mapping or transfer process that result in the location type not being included.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SCM or APO settings that prevent the system from recognizing the location type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SCMTMS/LOC for Transportation Management or /SAPAPO/LOC for APO) and verify the configuration of the location in question.
  Ensure that the location has a valid location type assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Location Type:
  
  If the location type is missing, you can assign a valid location type to the location. This can usually be done in the location master data settings.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Validation:
  
  If the error occurs during a data transfer process, check the data mapping and ensure that the location type is included in the data being transferred.
  Validate the source data to ensure that it contains the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SCM or APO system to ensure that all necessary parameters for location types are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to location management in SCM/APO for additional guidance on how to configure and manage location types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing locations, such as /SCMTMS/LOC for Transportation Management or /SAPAPO/LOC for APO.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to location management and error messages in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on location types and their configuration in SCM/APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.