How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG531 - BP hierarchy category not maintained in view V_FASET for org. &1

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG -

• Message number: 531

• Message text: BP hierarchy category not maintained in view V_FASET for org. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG531 - BP hierarchy category not maintained in view V_FASET for org. &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG531 indicates that there is an issue with the Business Partner (BP) hierarchy category not being maintained in the view V_FASET for the specified organizational unit. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is trying to access or utilize a Business Partner that is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Business Partner hierarchy category for the specified organizational unit is not maintained in the view V_FASET. This could be due to a lack of setup or incorrect configuration in the system.
  Incorrect Organizational Unit: The organizational unit specified in the error message may not have the necessary hierarchy category assigned to it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to Business Partners or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the configuration for the Business Partner in question.
  Ensure that the hierarchy category is correctly assigned to the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Maintain View V_FASET:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to access the Data Dictionary.
  Look for the view V_FASET and check if the hierarchy category is maintained for the specified organizational unit.
  If it is not maintained, you will need to add the appropriate entries.
  
  
  
  Assign Hierarchy Category:
  
  If the hierarchy category is missing, you can assign it by navigating to the relevant customizing settings in SPRO:
  
  Go to SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation Management -> Basic Settings -> Define Business Partner Hierarchy.
  
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy category is defined and assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain Business Partner data and the associated hierarchy settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management and Business Partner configuration for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the Business Partner hierarchy is correctly maintained in your SAP system.