How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG014 - Error in business partner hierarchy for business partner &1

/SCMTMS/FAG_MSG014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Error in business partner hierarchy for business partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG014 - Error in business partner hierarchy for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG014 indicates that there is an issue with the business partner hierarchy for a specific business partner in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid hierarchy for the specified business partner, which can affect various processes in SAP TM.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The business partner may not be assigned to a valid hierarchy or the hierarchy itself may not be properly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the business partner settings or in the hierarchy settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the business partner or the hierarchy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check if the business partner in question is correctly assigned to a hierarchy.
  Ensure that the