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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user &2 has the necessary roles and authorizations to be assigned to the position. This can be checked in the user management area (transaction SU01).
  If the user lacks the required roles, assign the necessary roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to user and position assignments. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  If there are any inconsistencies, correct them as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on user and position management in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and /SCMTMS/IDM (ID Management in TM).
  Authorization Objects: Understand the authorization objects related to user and position assignments to ensure compliance with security policies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/IDM013.