How To Fix M8_2097 - Cannot assign contract items as document is from SAP TM

M8_2097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Cannot assign contract items as document is from SAP TM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2097 - Cannot assign contract items as document is from SAP TM ?

  The SAP error message M8_2097, which states "Cannot assign contract items as document is from SAP TM," typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to assign contract items to a document that is not compatible due to its origin from SAP TM.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Origin: The error indicates that the document you are trying to work with originates from SAP TM, which may have specific rules or restrictions regarding the assignment of contract items.
  Incompatibility: The contract items you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the document type or the data structure of the document from SAP TM.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in either SAP TM or the related modules that prevent the assignment of contract items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify the type of document you are working with in SAP TM. Ensure that it is appropriate for the assignment of