How To Fix SCME002 - &1 is not a valid consumer domain.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCME - CME: Message class

• Message number: 002

• Message text: &1 is not a valid consumer domain.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCME002 - &1 is not a valid consumer domain. ?

  The SAP error message SCME002 indicates that the specified consumer domain is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where consumer domains are used to define the scope of planning or data processing.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Domain Name: The consumer domain specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist or is misspelled.
  Configuration Issues: The consumer domain may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified consumer domain.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the consumer domain.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Domain Name: Verify that the consumer domain name entered is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Review Configuration: Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and check if the consumer domain is defined correctly. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings under SCM or APO.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the consumer domain. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data and configuration settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for SCME002 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning or /SAPAPO/MC90 for master data.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.