How To Fix /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST017 - Enter valid hierarchy levels for &1; &2 above &3 is not valid

/SCMTMS/GNT_CUST017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Enter valid hierarchy levels for &1; &2 above &3 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST017 - Enter valid hierarchy levels for &1; &2 above &3 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST017 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the hierarchy levels defined for certain objects, such as transportation lanes, locations, or other master data elements. The error message indicates that the hierarchy levels specified for the given objects are not valid according to the system's configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Hierarchy Levels: The error suggests that the hierarchy levels you are trying to use for the specified objects (indicated by &1, &2, and &3) do not match the expected structure defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the hierarchy settings or the master data that defines how these levels should relate to one another.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data entered, such as incorrect or missing entries in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the hierarchy levels in the SAP TM system.