How To Fix /SCMTMS/WBN072 - Organization unit &1 is not valid in the current context

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/WBN -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Organization unit &1 is not valid in the current context

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN072 - Organization unit &1 is not valid in the current context ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN072 Organization unit &1 is not valid in the current context typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the organizational unit being referenced in a specific transaction or process. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Organizational Unit: The organizational unit (e.g., a plant, storage location, or transportation zone) specified in the transaction does not exist or is not valid in the current context.
  Configuration Issues: The organizational unit may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant transportation management settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified organizational unit.
  Contextual Relevance: The organizational unit may not be relevant for the specific transaction or process being executed (e.g., it may not be applicable for the type of transportation planning being performed).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Organizational Unit: Check the organizational unit referenced in the error message. Ensure that it exists in the system and is correctly defined in the relevant configuration settings.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the organizational unit is properly assigned to the relevant transportation management processes.
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in SPRO (e.g., under Logistics Execution or Transportation Management) to verify the setup.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the organizational unit. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  Contextual Relevance: Ensure that the organizational unit is appropriate for the current transaction. If necessary, select a different organizational unit that is valid for the context of the operation being performed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the organizational units relevant to the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to transportation management, such as /SCMTMS/PLN for planning or /SCMTMS/ORD for order management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.