How To Fix /SCMB/ORG_UNIT055 - Org. unit &1 has to be defined with role 1 (Organization) or 2 (Office)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORG_UNIT -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Org. unit &1 has to be defined with role 1 (Organization) or 2 (Office)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT055 - Org. unit &1 has to be defined with role 1 (Organization) or 2 (Office) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT055 indicates that an organizational unit in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module is not properly defined with the required role. Specifically, the error states that the organizational unit must be defined with either role 1 (Organization) or role 2 (Office).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  An organizational unit is being referenced in a process (like planning, execution, etc.) but is not set up correctly in the system.
  The organizational unit is missing the necessary role assignment, which is required for the system to recognize it as a valid entity for the operation being performed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the organizational unit is correctly defined with the appropriate role. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Organizational Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining organizational units in SCM. This is usually found under:
  
  SCM Basis -> Master Data -> Define Organizational Units.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check the Organizational Unit:
  
  Locate the organizational unit that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Verify if it is defined and check its current role assignments.
  
  
  
  Assign the Correct Role:
  
  If the organizational unit is not assigned a role, or if it is assigned an incorrect role, you need to edit its settings.
  Assign either role 1 (Organization) or role 2 (Office) as required for your business process.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  Retry the operation that triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Roles in Organizational Units:
  
  Role 1 (Organization): Typically used for higher-level organizational structures.
  Role 2 (Office): Used for specific office locations or administrative units.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Help:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on organizational unit configuration and roles.
  If you are unsure about the correct role to assign, consult with your SAP functional consultant or refer to your organization's business process documentation.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide.
  OMC1: Define Organizational Units (for SCM).
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your organizational units are correctly configured in SAP SCM.