How To Fix /SCMTMS/DG_UI016 - Same row and column chosen for group title &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/DG_UI -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Same row and column chosen for group title &1 and &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/DG_UI016 - Same row and column chosen for group title &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/DG_UI016 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of a data grouping in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). Specifically, it occurs when the same row and column are selected for both the group title and the data field, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  The user has attempted to create a grouping in a report or a data display where the same field is being used for both the title of the group and the data being displayed. This creates ambiguity and is not a valid configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Grouping Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings where the grouping is defined.
  Check the fields selected for the group title and the data fields.
  
  
  
  Change Group Title or Data Field:
  
  Modify the grouping configuration to ensure that the group title and the data field are different. You can either:
  
  Change the group title to a different field that makes sense for the data being displayed.
  Change the data field to a different one that does not conflict with the group title.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration and test it again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which fields to use, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific report or data display you are working with.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Review any training materials or documentation related to SAP TM and data grouping to better understand how to configure these settings correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and configure your data grouping correctly in SAP TM.