How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS027 - Grouping: Business rule &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Grouping: Business rule &1 is invalid

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS027 - Grouping: Business rule &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS027 Grouping: Business rule &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of business rules related to grouping in transportation planning.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Business Rule: The business rule referenced by &1 is either not defined, has been deleted, or is not active in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the configuration settings for transportation planning or grouping.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified business rule.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport or upgrade, there may be inconsistencies in the business rule definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Rule Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for transportation management and verify that the business rule referenced in the error message exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the business rule is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Grouping Settings:
  
  Navigate to the grouping settings in the SAP TM configuration and ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up.
  Check if there are any dependencies or prerequisites for the business rule that need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the business rule.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport and Upgrade Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a recent transport or upgrade, review the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If inconsistencies are found, consider reapplying the transport or correcting the configuration manually.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to transportation management and business rules for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TC for configuration or /SCMTMS/PL for planning-related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/TCCS027.