How To Fix SCMB_BAPI078 - For TM vehicle resource only resource category &2 is valid, not &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCMB_BAPI - Message Class for SCMB BAPIs

• Message number: 078

• Message text: For TM vehicle resource only resource category &2 is valid, not &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCMB_BAPI078 - For TM vehicle resource only resource category &2 is valid, not &1 ?

  The SAP error message SCMB_BAPI078 indicates that there is an issue with the vehicle resource category being used in the Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that the resource category you are trying to use (denoted as &1) is not valid for the vehicle resource you are working with, and only the specified resource category (denoted as &2) is valid.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Resource Category: The primary cause of this error is that the resource category assigned to the vehicle resource does not match the expected category for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the vehicle resource is not set up correctly, or the resource categories are not properly defined.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong resource category is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Category: Verify the resource category assigned to the vehicle resource in the system. Ensure that it matches the expected category for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Navigate to the vehicle resource configuration in SAP TM and check the assigned resource category.
  
  
  
  Update Resource Category: If the resource category is incorrect, update it to the valid category as indicated in the error message.
  
  You can do this by going to the relevant configuration settings in SAP TM and modifying the resource category.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are unsure about the valid resource categories, review the configuration settings for vehicle resources in SAP TM. Ensure that all necessary categories are defined and correctly assigned to the respective resources.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on valid resource categories for vehicle resources in your specific version of SAP TM.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/RESOURCES to manage and configure resources in SAP TM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to resource configurations in SAP TM.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCMB_BAPI078 error and ensure that the vehicle resource is configured correctly for your operations in SAP TM.