How To Fix CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT050 - Table &1 has entries with empty settlement category. See note &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Table &1 has entries with empty settlement category. See note &2.

What causes this issue?

You have maintained an entry in table TCM_C_SLS_MAP without specifying a
settlement category.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain valid settlement category in the customizing TCM_C_SLS_MAP
See Customizing under Integration with Other SAP Components ->
Transportation Management -> Invoice Integration -> Billing -> Mapping
of Organizational Units -> Assign Organizational Units for Sales and
Distribution.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT050 - Table &1 has entries with empty settlement category. See note &2. ?

  The SAP error message CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT050 indicates that there are entries in a specific table (denoted by &1) that have empty settlement categories. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, particularly in the context of Transportation Management (TM) or other modules that involve settlement processes.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that certain entries in the specified table do not have a defined settlement category. This can happen due to:
  
  Data inconsistencies or corruption.
  Incorrect or incomplete data entry during the creation of records.
  Issues during data migration or integration processes.
  Custom developments or modifications that did not properly handle settlement categories.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Table: Check the error message for the specific table name (denoted by &1). This will help you locate the entries that are causing the issue.
  
  
  Check for Empty Settlement Categories:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of the table.
  Filter the entries to find those with empty or null settlement categories.
  
  
  
  Update the Entries:
  
  If you find entries with empty settlement categories, you will need to update them with the correct settlement category.
  This may involve consulting with business users or reviewing business processes to determine the appropriate settlement category for each entry.
  
  
  
  Refer to SAP Note: The error message references an SAP Note (denoted by &2). You should look up this note in the SAP Support Portal. The note may provide specific guidance, patches, or additional information related to this error.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary updates, test the relevant transactions or processes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or configuration settings related to settlement categories in your SAP system to prevent future occurrences.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Always check the SAP Support Portal for the latest notes and updates related to your specific version of SAP. The note referenced in the error message may contain critical information.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and others that can help you analyze and modify data in SAP.
  Data Integrity: Regularly monitor and maintain data integrity in your SAP system to prevent similar issues from arising in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.