How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_CUST093 - Hierarchy levels Stage and Location must not be used within one hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_CUST -

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Hierarchy levels Stage and Location must not be used within one hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_CUST093 - Hierarchy levels Stage and Location must not be used within one hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_CUST093 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the hierarchy levels in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, it states that "Hierarchy levels Stage and Location must not be used within one hierarchy." This error typically arises when there is a conflict in the way the hierarchy levels are defined for transportation planning.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the incorrect configuration of hierarchy levels in the TMS settings. In SAP TMS, different hierarchy levels (such as Stage and Location) are used to define the transportation network. However, these levels should not be mixed within the same hierarchy. For example, if you have defined a hierarchy that includes both stages and locations, it will lead to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to review and adjust the hierarchy configuration in your SAP TMS settings. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access TMS Configuration:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration settings in your SAP system. This is usually found under the SPRO transaction code.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definitions:
  
  Navigate to the section where you define the transportation network and hierarchy levels. Look for the settings related to "Define Hierarchies" or similar.
  
  
  
  Separate Hierarchies:
  
  Ensure that you have separate hierarchies for different levels. For example, create one hierarchy for stages and another for locations. Do not mix these levels in the same hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Adjust Existing Hierarchies:
  
  If you find that stages and locations are currently defined in the same hierarchy, you will need to separate them. Create new hierarchies as necessary and reassign the relevant elements to the correct hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration by attempting to execute the process that previously triggered the error. Ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Document the changes made and ensure that relevant team members are trained on the correct hierarchy configuration to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  TMS Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for TMS to understand best practices for configuring hierarchies and transportation networks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your TMS configuration is set up correctly.