How To Fix /SCMTMS/OM109 - Cannot change location code when location ID is defined

/SCMTMS/OM109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/OM -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Cannot change location code when location ID is defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM109 - Cannot change location code when location ID is defined ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM109 indicates that there is an attempt to change a location code in the Transportation Management System (TMS) when a location ID is already defined. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system is trying to modify a location that is already associated with a specific ID, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Location ID: The location you are trying to modify has an existing location ID that is already defined in the system.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent changes to certain fields (like location code) when they are linked to a defined ID to avoid inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Location ID: Verify if the location ID is indeed defined for the location you are trying to change. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or table where location data is stored.
  
  
  Modify the