How To Fix HM002 - Mode of transport category (&3) and validity area (&4) not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HM - Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Mode of transport category (&3) and validity area (&4) not unique

What causes this issue?

The mode of transport category &V3& and validity area &V4& assigned to
the dangerous goods regulation &V2& are already assigned to the
dangerous goods regulation &V1&.

System Response

A combination of mode of transport category and validity area must be
unique and can be assigned to one dangerous goods regulation only. The
system rejects the entries.

How to fix this error?

Change the assignment of the mode of transport category and the
validity area to the dangerous goods regulation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HM002 - Mode of transport category (&3) and validity area (&4) not unique ?

  The SAP error message HM002 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the mode of transport category and its validity area. This error typically arises in the context of transportation management or logistics when the system encounters ambiguity in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  The error message HM002 is triggered when the system finds that the combination of the mode of transport category and the validity area is not unique. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple entries in the configuration for the same mode of transport category and validity area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the mode of transport may not have been set up correctly, leading to overlaps or conflicts.
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration tables that define the relationship between modes of transport and validity areas.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HM002 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in SPRO under Logistics Execution or Transportation Management).
  Verify the entries for the mode of transport category and validity area. Ensure that there are no duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, remove or consolidate them to ensure that each combination of mode of transport category and validity area is unique.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to transportation (e.g., transport lanes, shipping points) to ensure that there are no inconsistencies that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to execute the transaction that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to transportation management for additional guidance on configuring modes of transport and validity areas.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access configuration), SE11 (to check table entries), or SE16 (to view data in tables) to investigate the issue further.
  
  
  Tables Involved: Common tables that may be relevant include:
  
  TLOGI (Logistics Execution: Transportation)
  TSPRT (Transport Modes)
  TSPRTV (Transport Mode Validity)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HM002 error in your SAP system.