How To Fix /SCMB/ORG_UNIT163 - More than one calculation profile not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORG_UNIT -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: More than one calculation profile not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT163 - More than one calculation profile not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT163: More than one calculation profile not allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the configuration of calculation profiles for organizational units. This error indicates that the system has detected multiple calculation profiles assigned to a single organizational unit, which is not permitted.
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Calculation Profiles: The primary cause of this error is that more than one calculation profile has been assigned to the same organizational unit in the system. Each organizational unit should have a unique calculation profile to avoid conflicts in calculations.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to calculation profiles in the SCM module.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to the system interpreting that multiple profiles are assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for calculation profiles in the SAP SCM system.
  Ensure that each organizational unit has only one calculation profile assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Units:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SCMB/ORG_UNIT) to review the organizational units and their assigned calculation profiles.
  Identify any organizational units that have more than one calculation profile assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Assignments:
  
  If you find any organizational unit with multiple profiles, decide which profile should be retained and remove the others.
  Make sure to save your changes and transport them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant consistency checks or reports to ensure that there are no other data issues in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMB/ORG_UNIT for organizational unit management and /SCMB/CP for calculation profile management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on calculation profiles and organizational units in SCM.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert who specializes in SAP SCM.
  
  By ensuring that each organizational unit has a unique calculation profile, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your operations in SAP SCM.