How To Fix TPM_TRCO_CTY070 - Parent commodity must not be equal to commodity itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_TRCO_CTY - Message class for Commodity master data

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Parent commodity must not be equal to commodity itself

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_TRCO_CTY070 - Parent commodity must not be equal to commodity itself ?

  The SAP error message TPM_TRCO_CTY070 indicates that there is an issue with the commodity hierarchy in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) or Commodity Management. Specifically, the error states that the "parent commodity must not be equal to the commodity itself." This typically occurs when you are trying to define a commodity in a way that it is incorrectly set as its own parent.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a configuration or data entry issue where a commodity is being defined in such a way that it references itself as its parent. In a commodity hierarchy, each commodity should have a distinct parent that is not the commodity itself. This is essential for maintaining a proper structure in commodity management.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Commodity Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code where you manage commodities (e.g., TPM1 for creating or changing commodities).
  Review the commodity that is causing the error and check its parent commodity setting.
  
  
  
  Correct Parent Commodity:
  
  Ensure that the parent commodity is set to a different commodity that logically fits within the hierarchy. It should not be the same as the commodity you are configuring.
  If the commodity is meant to be a top-level commodity, ensure that it does not have a parent assigned.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration and try to execute the transaction again that was causing the error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Test the changes by performing the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Commodity Hierarchy: Understanding the structure of commodity hierarchies is crucial. Each commodity can have multiple child commodities but should only have one parent that is not itself.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on commodity management and hierarchy setup.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as TPM1, TPM2, and TPM3 for managing commodities in SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TPM_TRCO_CTY070 error and ensure that your commodity hierarchy is correctly configured.