How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_TLD053 - You cannot assign a location to itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_TLD -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: You cannot assign a location to itself

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_TLD053 - You cannot assign a location to itself ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_TLD053 indicates that there is an attempt to assign a location to itself in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This is not allowed because a location cannot be its own parent or child in the hierarchy of locations.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a location in such a way that it references itself as a parent or child.
  There may be a configuration issue where the location hierarchy is incorrectly set up.
  A user might be mistakenly trying to assign a location to itself during the setup process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Location Assignment:
  
  Review the location assignment in the TMS configuration. Ensure that you are not trying to assign a location to itself.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and verify the hierarchy of locations.
  
  
  
  Correct the Configuration:
  
  If you find that a location is incorrectly set to reference itself, correct the assignment by selecting a valid parent or child location that is not the same as the location being configured.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Lane Settings:
  
  If this error occurs while setting up transport lanes, ensure that the source and destination locations are different.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on proper location hierarchy and assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to TMS configuration, such as /SCMTMS/LOC for location management.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate permissions to modify location assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.