How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES041 - You cannot use the screen area position twice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: You cannot use the screen area position twice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES041 - You cannot use the screen area position twice ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES041 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the screen layout in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, it means that a screen area position is being used more than once, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises from one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Screen Area Position: The same screen area position has been assigned to multiple UI elements in the configuration, leading to a conflict.
  Incorrect Customization: If there have been recent changes or customizations made to the UI layout, it may have inadvertently caused this duplication.
  Transport Request Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, it might have led to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Screen Configuration:
  
  Go to the screen configuration settings in the SAP TMS.
  Review the layout and ensure that each screen area position is assigned uniquely to a single UI element.
  
  
  
  Modify the Configuration:
  
  If you find any duplicate assignments, modify the configuration to ensure that each screen area position is used only once.
  Save the changes and activate the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the screen to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request for any inconsistencies or errors that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to screen configuration in TMS for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management to understand the configuration settings better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES041.