How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG080 - Business partner &1 belongs to BP hierarchy (node &2; tree &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Business partner &1 belongs to BP hierarchy (node &2; tree &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG080 - Business partner &1 belongs to BP hierarchy (node &2; tree &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG080 indicates that there is an issue related to business partner (BP) hierarchies in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error message states that the business partner you are trying to use belongs to a specific BP hierarchy node and tree, which may not be compatible with the operation you are attempting to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Hierarchy: The business partner you are trying to use is part of a hierarchy that restricts its use in certain contexts. This could be due to the way the hierarchy is structured or the specific roles assigned to the business partner.
  Role Assignment: The business partner may not have the necessary roles assigned to it for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are preventing the use of this business partner in the desired context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Hierarchy:
  
  Navigate to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Check the hierarchy structure to see where the business partner is located and what nodes it belongs to.
  Ensure that the business partner is correctly assigned to the appropriate hierarchy node that allows for the intended operation.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Verify that the business partner has the necessary roles assigned. You can do this in the BP transaction by checking the roles assigned to the business partner.
  If necessary, add or modify the roles to ensure that the business partner can be used in the context you need.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to business partner hierarchies in the SAP TM module. This may involve checking settings in the customizing (SPRO) area.
  Ensure that the hierarchy settings align with your business processes and requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the operation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on business partner hierarchies and their implications in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.