How To Fix /SCMTMS/OM160 - Organization cannot be determined; user &1 is assigned to multiple units

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/OM -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Organization cannot be determined; user &1 is assigned to multiple units

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM160 - Organization cannot be determined; user &1 is assigned to multiple units ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM160 Organization cannot be determined; user &1 is assigned to multiple units typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a specific organizational unit for a user because the user is assigned to multiple organizational units.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Assignments: The user specified in the error message is assigned to multiple organizational units in the system. This can happen if the user has roles or authorizations that span across different organizational units.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the organizational structure or in the user assignments within the SAP TM system.
  Missing Default Assignment: The system may require a default organizational unit to be set for the user, but it cannot determine which one to use due to the multiple assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Assignments:
  
  Go to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user. Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units.
  If the user is assigned to multiple units, consider whether this is necessary or if the assignments can be streamlined.
  
  
  
  Set Default Organizational Unit:
  
  If applicable, set a default organizational unit for the user. This can often be done in the user profile or through specific configuration settings in the SAP TM system.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  Review the organizational structure in the SAP TM configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no conflicts or misconfigurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), or SPRO (Customizing) to check user roles and organizational assignments.
  Authorization Objects: Check if there are specific authorization objects that control access to organizational units and ensure that they are correctly configured.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the user is correctly assigned to an organizational unit in SAP TM.