How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES171 - Ranking number of first entry cannot be decreased

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Ranking number of first entry cannot be decreased

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES171 - Ranking number of first entry cannot be decreased ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES171 with the description "Ranking number of first entry cannot be decreased" typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error is related to the ranking of transportation proposals or planning items, where the system is trying to adjust the ranking of entries in a way that is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to decrease the ranking number of the first entry in a list of transportation proposals or planning items. In SAP TM, the ranking number determines the order of processing for these entries. The first entry is considered the highest priority, and its ranking cannot be decreased because it would violate the logical order of processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Ranking Numbers: Review the ranking numbers assigned to the transportation proposals or planning items. Ensure that the first entry retains the