How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_MAP_TNC021 - Location &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_MAP_TNC -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Location &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_MAP_TNC021 - Location &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_MAP_TNC021 Location &1 already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to create or map a location that already exists in the system. This can happen during the configuration of transportation networks, location master data, or when importing data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the location you are trying to create or map is already present in the system. This could be due to:
  Manual entry of the same location.
  Data import processes that include existing locations.
  Incorrect configuration or mapping processes.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Locations:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where you manage locations (e.g., /SCMTMS/LOC for location management).
  Search for the location using the identifier (e.g., name, ID) to confirm that it already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Use Existing Location:
  
  If the location already exists and is valid, consider using it