How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES581 - More than one Both Location attributes of &1 are maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 581

• Message text: More than one Both Location attributes of &1 are maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES581 - More than one Both Location attributes of &1 are maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES581 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the "Both Location" attributes for a specific location in the SAP Transportation Management System (SAP TM). This error typically arises when there are multiple entries for the same location that are conflicting or incorrectly set up.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  More than one "Both Location" attribute is defined for the same location in the system.
  This can happen due to incorrect data entry, duplication of location records, or misconfiguration in the master data settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Location Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP TM configuration settings and navigate to the location master data.
  Verify the entries for the location specified in the error message (&1).
  Ensure that there is only one "Both Location" attribute defined for that location.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find multiple entries for the "Both Location" attribute, you will need to remove or consolidate them.
  Ensure that the correct attributes are maintained for the location.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the location data to identify any other potential issues.
  Use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/LOC to manage and review location data.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported correctly to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to location management in SAP TM for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCMTMS/LOC: Manage Locations
  /SCMTMS/LOC_MAINT: Location Maintenance
  
  
  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 for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your location data is correctly configured in SAP TM.