How To Fix TPM_TRCO_CTY140 - Location &1 is already used by commodity &2 for the same commodity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Location &1 is already used by commodity &2 for the same commodity

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE TPM_CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_TRCO_CTY140 - Location &1 is already used by commodity &2 for the same commodity ?

  The SAP error message TPM_TRCO_CTY140 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of commodities in the system. Specifically, it means that the location specified (denoted as &1) is already assigned to another commodity (denoted as &2) for the same commodity type. This typically occurs in the context of commodity trading and risk management within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The location you are trying to assign to a commodity is already in use by another commodity. This can happen if there are overlapping configurations or if the same location is mistakenly assigned to multiple commodities.
  Configuration Error: There may be an error in the configuration settings where the same location is not allowed to be used for multiple commodities.
  Data Entry Mistake: A user may have inadvertently entered the same location for different commodities without realizing the conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the current assignments of the location in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data area in SAP where commodities and locations are managed.
  Modify Assignments: If the location is indeed assigned to another commodity, you will need to either:
  
  Change the location for one of the commodities to a different, unassigned location.
  Remove the assignment of the location from the commodity that does not need it.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or configuration guides for commodity management to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for assigning locations to commodities.
  User Training: If this error is recurring, consider providing additional training to users on how to manage commodity and location assignments properly to avoid future conflicts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to commodity management, such as TPM1, TPM2, or others depending on your SAP version and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing commodity assignments.
  Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in commodity management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your commodity and location assignments are correctly configured in SAP.