How To Fix /SCMB/ORG_UNIT021 - Referenced org. unit &1 invalid because referencing org. unit &2

/SCMB/ORG_UNIT021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORG_UNIT -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Referenced org. unit &1 invalid because referencing org. unit &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT021 - Referenced org. unit &1 invalid because referencing org. unit &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT021 indicates that there is an issue with the organizational unit configuration in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. Specifically, the error states that the referenced organizational unit (&1) is invalid because it is being referenced by another organizational unit (&2). This typically occurs in scenarios where organizational units are interdependent or where there are constraints on how they can be linked.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The organizational unit you are trying to reference may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Hierarchy Issues: There may be a problem with the hierarchy of organizational units, where the referencing unit is not allowed to reference the specified unit due to organizational structure rules.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect relationships between organizational units.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified organizational