How To Fix /SCMB/ORG_UNIT062 - Org. unit &1 can only be assigned to an org. unit with role 'Corporate'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORG_UNIT -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Org. unit &1 can only be assigned to an org. unit with role 'Corporate'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT062 - Org. unit &1 can only be assigned to an org. unit with role 'Corporate' ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT062 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an organizational unit in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. Specifically, the error states that the organizational unit you are trying to assign can only be linked to another organizational unit that has the role of 'Corporate'.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Role Assignment: The organizational unit you are trying to assign does not have the required role. In this case, the target organizational unit must have the role of 'Corporate'.
  Hierarchy Structure: The organizational structure may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the assignment of roles.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SCM settings that prevent the assignment of organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Organizational Unit Roles:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the relevant section for organizational units and check the roles assigned to the organizational units involved.
  Ensure that the organizational unit you are trying to assign has the correct role, specifically the 'Corporate' role.
  
  
  
  Modify Organizational Unit:
  
  If the organizational unit does not have the 'Corporate' role, you may need to modify its role assignment.
  You can do this by using transaction code PPOME (for Organizational Management) or the relevant transaction for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  Ensure that the overall organizational structure is correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Check if there are any missing links or incorrect assignments in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to organizational units and their roles in SCM to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the roles and structure, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, PPOME, and others that pertain to organizational management and SCM.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCMB/ORG_UNIT062 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the assignment has the necessary authorizations to make changes to organizational units.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully assign the organizational unit as needed.