How To Fix /SCWM/IT005 - Error while updating supply chain unit &1 hierarchy with role &2

/SCWM/IT005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Error while updating supply chain unit &1 hierarchy with role &2

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/SCWM/IT005 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/IT005 Error while updating supply chain unit &1 hierarchy with role &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with updating the hierarchy of supply chain units (SCUs) in the system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or problems with the underlying database.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the supply chain unit or its hierarchy.
  Role Assignment Issues: The role specified in the error message may not be correctly assigned or may not exist.
  Configuration Errors: There could be issues with the configuration of the supply chain unit or its hierarchy in the system.
  Database Locking: The database might be locked or experiencing issues that prevent updates from being made.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Verify the