How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_OH033 - Hierarchy &1 does not have same transp. mode cat. as hierarchy &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_OH -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 does not have same transp. mode cat. as hierarchy &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_OH033 - Hierarchy &1 does not have same transp. mode cat. as hierarchy &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_OH033 indicates that there is a mismatch in the transportation mode categories between two hierarchies in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that involves two different transportation hierarchies, and the transportation mode categories associated with these hierarchies do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Transportation Mode Categories: The primary cause of this error is that the transportation mode categories defined in the two hierarchies are different. For example, if one hierarchy is set up for road transport and the other for air transport, this mismatch will trigger the error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings where the hierarchies are not aligned properly.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry while creating or modifying the hierarchies can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the transportation hierarchies in SAP TM.
  Verify that the transportation mode categories for both hierarchies are aligned and compatible.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transportation Mode Categories:
  
  If you find that the transportation mode categories are indeed different, you will need to either change one of the hierarchies to match the other or create a new hierarchy that has the correct transportation mode category.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to transportation modes and ensure that they are correctly assigned to the respective hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring transportation hierarchies and understanding transportation mode categories.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the hierarchies function as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on hierarchy configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP TM to better understand how transportation hierarchies and modes work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your transportation hierarchies are correctly configured.