How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL068 - Allocation &1 already exists for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Allocation &1 already exists for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL068 - Allocation &1 already exists for &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL068 Allocation &1 already exists for &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to create a transportation allocation that already exists for a specific transportation request or shipment.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is already an allocation (identified by &1) associated with the transportation request or shipment (identified by &2). This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries being created inadvertently.
  An attempt to reallocate a transportation request that has already been processed.
  Data inconsistencies or issues in the system that lead to the same allocation being referenced multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Allocations:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP TM and check the existing allocations for the transportation request or shipment. You can use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/ALLOCATION or similar to view allocations.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Look for any duplicate allocations that may have been created. If you find duplicates, determine which one is valid and which one can be deleted or modified.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify:
  
  If you find that an allocation is indeed a duplicate, you can delete or modify the unnecessary allocation. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform these actions.
  
  
  
  Review Business Processes:
  
  Review the business processes that led to the creation of the duplicate allocation. Ensure that there are checks in place to prevent this from happening in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to transportation management for any specific guidelines or known issues regarding allocations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/ALLOCATION, /SCMTMS/SHIPMENT, and others that may help in managing allocations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to create and manage allocations in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.