How To Fix /SCMB/TM_MSG004 - Freight document &1 was not posted (document category &2, bus. system &3)

/SCMB/TM_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TM_MSG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Freight document &1 was not posted (document category &2, bus. system &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TM_MSG004 - Freight document &1 was not posted (document category &2, bus. system &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TM_MSG004 indicates that a freight document was not posted due to various potential issues. This message is part of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module and can arise in different scenarios. Here’s a breakdown of the possible causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The freight document may be missing required data or contain incorrect information that prevents it from being posted.
  Business System Configuration: The business system configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in posting the document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post the freight document.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between SAP TM and other systems (e.g., SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA).
  Document Status: The status of the freight document may not allow it to be posted (e.g., it may be in a draft state).
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as