How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES239 - Hierarchy cannot be used; not all container unit stages selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Hierarchy cannot be used; not all container unit stages selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES239 - Hierarchy cannot be used; not all container unit stages selected ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES239 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy configuration in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, it means that not all required container unit stages have been selected, which prevents the hierarchy from being used.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The hierarchy you are trying to use has not been fully configured with all necessary container unit stages.
  Missing Stages: Certain stages that are required for the hierarchy to function correctly are missing or not selected.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the container units or their stages.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the hierarchy in the TMS.
  Ensure that all required container unit stages are defined and selected.
  
  
  
  Review Container Unit Stages:
  
  Verify that all necessary stages for the container units are included in the hierarchy.
  If any stages are missing, add them to the hierarchy configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data related to the container units and their stages.
  Ensure that the data is correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for TMS to understand the specific requirements for hierarchy configuration and container unit stages.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the hierarchy again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to TMS configuration, such as /SCMTMS/CONFIG for configuration settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to the hierarchy and container unit stages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES239.