How To Fix /SCWM/IT_PRC_MD091 - The transportation zone hierarchy already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT_PRC_MD -

• Message number: 091

• Message text: The transportation zone hierarchy already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT_PRC_MD091 - The transportation zone hierarchy already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT_PRC_MD091 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a transportation zone hierarchy that already exists in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when dealing with transportation zones, which are used to manage the logistics and transportation processes within the warehouse.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the transportation zone hierarchy you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the transportation zone settings or hierarchy structure.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system recognizing the hierarchy as already existing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SCWM/TRANSPORT) to view the existing transportation zone hierarchies.
  Verify if the hierarchy you are trying to create already exists. If it does, you may need to modify the existing hierarchy instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Modify Instead of Create: 
  
  If the hierarchy exists, consider modifying it to meet your requirements rather than creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entries: 
  
  If you find that there are duplicate entries that should not exist, you may need to delete the unnecessary ones. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that you are aware of the implications of deleting data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to transportation zone hierarchies for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Requests: 
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/TRANSPORT for managing transportation zones.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  EWM Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings for EWM and transportation management can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.