How To Fix INT_TM_ERP012 - Settings in Control Key & are not valid for sales documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INT_TM_ERP - ERP - TM Order Integration

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Settings in Control Key & are not valid for sales documents

What causes this issue?

The Control Key parameters are not set correctly.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Set the
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_V_TMS_C_CONTROL>Control Keys for Document Integration</>
according to the documents that are integrated into TM.
For Sales and Distribution, select at least one parameter for SD
documents, that is ?SO to TM?, ?SO Sched.? or both.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INT_TM_ERP012 - Settings in Control Key & are not valid for sales documents ?

  The SAP error message INT_TM_ERP012 indicates that there is an issue with the settings in the Control Key that are not valid for sales documents. This error typically arises in the context of integrating SAP Transportation Management (TM) with SAP ERP, particularly when trying to create or process sales documents that involve transportation planning.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Control Key Configuration: The control key assigned to the sales document may not be configured correctly for the intended operations. This could mean that the control key does not allow for transportation planning or is not compatible with the sales document type.
  
  
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may not be set up to work with the transportation management processes. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the sales document type configuration.
  
  
  Integration Settings: There may be issues with the integration settings between SAP TM and SAP ERP, which could lead to the control key not being recognized or validated properly.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to the sales document and transportation management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Control Key Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the control key in SAP (Transaction code: OVR1 or SPRO).
  Ensure that the control key is correctly configured for the intended operations, especially for sales documents.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the sales document type (Transaction code: VOV8).
  Ensure that the sales document type is compatible with transportation management and that it has the necessary settings enabled.
  
  
  
  Integration Settings:
  
  Verify the integration settings between SAP TM and SAP ERP. This may involve checking the settings in the SAP TM configuration (Transaction code: /SCMTMS/IMG).
  Ensure that the necessary integration points are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or process the sales document.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring control keys and sales document types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the INT_TM_ERP012 error in your SAP system.