How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_GMC004 - Geo-Map Layout &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_GMC -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Geo-Map Layout &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_GMC004 - Geo-Map Layout &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_GMC004 Geo-Map Layout &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a specified geo-map layout. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect references.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Geo-Map Layout: The specified geo-map layout (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured to reference a geo-map layout that does not exist or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the geo-map layout.
  Transport Issues: If the layout was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Geo-Map Layout: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP TM and verify if the geo-map layout exists. You can check this in the customizing settings under the Transportation Management area.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new geo-map layout or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Create a New Geo-Map Layout:
  
  If the layout is missing, you can create a new geo-map layout using the appropriate transaction codes or customizing paths in SAP TM.
  Ensure that you define all necessary parameters and settings for the layout.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings to ensure that the correct geo-map layout is being referenced in the relevant processes or applications.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the geo-map layout. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the layout was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport request to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to geo-map layouts in SAP TM for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring geo-map layouts in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.