How To Fix CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT052 - Invalid settlement category maintained in Table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Invalid settlement category maintained in Table &1

What causes this issue?

You have maintained an entry in customizing table TCM_C_SLS_MAP with an
invalid 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 codes( 10,20, 30 ) in the 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT052 - Invalid settlement category maintained in Table &1 ?

  The SAP error message CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT052 indicates that there is an issue with the settlement category maintained in a specific table. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system encounters an invalid or unrecognized settlement category for a particular transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Settlement Category: The settlement category defined in the relevant configuration or master data does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to settlement categories in the SAP TM module.
  Data Inconsistency: The data in the relevant tables may be inconsistent or corrupted, leading to the system not recognizing the settlement category.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, the necessary entries for the settlement category may not have been created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP TM and verify the settlement categories defined.
  Ensure that the settlement category you are trying to use is correctly configured and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the settlement category is correctly assigned and valid.
  
  
  
  Validate Table Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of the table mentioned in the error message (Table &1). Look for the settlement category entries and verify their validity.
  
  
  
  Correct Data:
  
  If you find any invalid or missing entries, correct them by adding the necessary settlement categories or updating existing ones.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific settlement categories and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport request, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for table definitions), and SE16 (for table data display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or settlement categories in SAP TM, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.