How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR146 - Locations are not unique; freight booking items cannot be inserted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Locations are not unique; freight booking items cannot be inserted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR146 - Locations are not unique; freight booking items cannot be inserted ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR146 Locations are not unique; freight booking items cannot be inserted typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) when there is an issue with the uniqueness of location data in the context of freight bookings. This error indicates that the system has identified multiple locations that match the criteria for a freight booking, leading to ambiguity.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Locations: The error is often caused by having multiple locations that are defined with the same name or identifier in the system. This can happen if:
  
  Locations are created with similar or identical names.
  There are different location records that point to the same physical address or coordinates.
  The system is unable to determine which location to use for the freight booking due to non-unique identifiers.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the transportation management settings, leading to improper handling of location data.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: Inconsistent or incorrect