How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES208 - Hierarchy type &1 of list &2 does not match association &3 in &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Hierarchy type &1 of list &2 does not match association &3 in &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES208 - Hierarchy type &1 of list &2 does not match association &3 in &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES208 indicates a mismatch in the hierarchy type of a list in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when there is an inconsistency between the expected hierarchy type and the actual hierarchy type associated with a specific list or object in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Mismatch: The hierarchy type defined for a particular list does not match the expected hierarchy type associated with the object or association in question.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the TMS settings, where the hierarchy types are not properly defined or aligned.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues, such as incorrect entries or missing data in the relevant tables that manage hierarchy types and associations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the TMS configuration settings and verify the hierarchy types defined for the lists and associations.
  Ensure that the hierarchy type for the list matches the expected hierarchy type for