How To Fix /SCMTMS/IDM013 - Position &1 does not exist; it could not be assigned to user &2

/SCMTMS/IDM013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/IDM -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Position &1 does not exist; it could not be assigned to user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/IDM013 - Position &1 does not exist; it could not be assigned to user &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/IDM013 Position &1 does not exist; it could not be assigned to user &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with assigning a position to a user. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Position: The position specified by &1 does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, the position being deleted, or it never being created.
  User Assignment Issues: The user specified by &2 may not have the necessary permissions or roles to be assigned to the specified position.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP TM system that prevent the assignment from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Position Existence:
  
  Check if the position &1 exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to list positions.
  If the position