How To Fix /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE031 - Cumulation level must be unique; level &1 already exists

/SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Cumulation level must be unique; level &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE031 - Cumulation level must be unique; level &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE031 indicates that there is an issue with the cumulation levels defined in the Global Trade Management (GTM) module of SAP. Specifically, the error states that the cumulation level must be unique, and the level specified (denoted as &1) already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a cumulation level in the GTM configuration, but the level you are attempting to define already exists in the system.
  There may be duplicate entries in the configuration settings for cumulation levels, which violates the uniqueness requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Cumulation Levels:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for cumulation levels in the GTM module.
  Review the existing cumulation levels to identify if the level you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate Entry:
  
  If the cumulation level already exists and is valid, you may need to modify your