How To Fix /SCMTMS/LPV_CUST004 - Context Menu Subentry &1 already exists for Context Menu Entry &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/LPV_CUST -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Context Menu Subentry &1 already exists for Context Menu Entry &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/LPV_CUST004 - Context Menu Subentry &1 already exists for Context Menu Entry &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/LPV_CUST004 indicates that there is a duplicate entry in the context menu configuration for the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, it means that a context menu subentry (identified by &1) already exists for a specific context menu entry (identified by &2).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new context menu subentry that has the same identifier as an existing one for the same context menu entry.
  There may have been an attempt to customize or extend the context menu without checking for existing entries, leading to duplication.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Navigate to the context menu configuration in the SAP system where you are trying to add the new subentry.
  Look for the context menu entry (&2) and check its existing subentries to see if the one you are trying to add (&1) already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate:
  
  If you find that the subentry already exists, you can either:
  
  Modify the existing subentry if changes are needed.
  Delete the existing subentry if it is no longer required.
  
  
  If you need to keep both entries, consider renaming the new subentry to avoid duplication.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to add the new context menu subentry again.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are properly transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/LPV or similar to access the context menu configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for more details on context menu configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on context menu configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.