How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG180 - No user assigned to a position that is the head of organizational unit &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 180

• Message text: No user assigned to a position that is the head of organizational unit &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG180 - No user assigned to a position that is the head of organizational unit &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG180 indicates that there is no user assigned to a position that is designated as the head of a specific organizational unit in the SAP Transportation Management System (SAP TM). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a transaction that requires a user to be assigned to a specific role or position within the organizational structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing User Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the organizational unit specified does not have a user assigned to the head position.
  Organizational Structure Configuration: The organizational structure may not be properly configured, leading to gaps in user assignments.
  Role Management: The user roles and authorizations may not be correctly set up, preventing the assignment of users to the required positions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Organizational Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the relevant transaction for managing organizational units (e.g., PPOME for the Organizational Management).
  Verify that the organizational unit in question is correctly set up and that it has a head position defined.
  
  
  
  Assign a User to the Head Position:
  
  In the same transaction, check the head position of the organizational unit.
  If there is no user assigned, you can assign a user to this position. This is typically done by selecting the position and assigning a user to it.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user you are trying to assign has the necessary roles and authorizations to be assigned to the position.
  You can check user roles using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Management Settings:
  
  If you are working within the context of SAP TM, ensure that the transport management settings are correctly configured and that the organizational units are properly linked to the relevant transport management processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on organizational management and user assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PPOME: Display and maintain organizational units and positions.
  SU01: User maintenance to check and assign roles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Authorization Issues: If the user is unable to be assigned due to authorization issues, consider reviewing the authorization objects related to organizational management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG180 and ensure that the necessary user assignments are in place for the organizational unit in question.