How To Fix /SCMTMS/BATCH_80318 - Prevent Split Due to Package Size in Collective Invoice setting: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/BATCH_80 -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Prevent Split Due to Package Size in Collective Invoice setting: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/BATCH_80318 - Prevent Split Due to Package Size in Collective Invoice setting: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/BATCH_80318 indicates that there is an issue with the collective invoice settings in the Transportation Management System (TMS) related to package sizes. This error typically arises when the system is unable to create a collective invoice due to the constraints imposed by the package sizes of the items being invoiced.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the items in the collective invoice cannot be split into multiple invoices due to their package sizes. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Package Size Constraints: The items being invoiced have specific package sizes that do not allow for splitting into multiple invoices.
  Collective Invoice Settings: The configuration settings for collective invoicing may not allow for the combination of items with differing package sizes.
  Item Characteristics: The items may have characteristics that prevent them from being grouped together in a single invoice.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Package Sizes: Check the package sizes of the items involved in the collective invoice. Ensure that they are compatible for grouping together.
  
  
  Adjust Collective Invoice Settings: 
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for collective invoicing in TMS.
  Review the settings related to package sizes and splitting rules. Adjust them if necessary to allow for more flexibility in grouping items.
  
  
  
  Modify Item Characteristics: If certain items have characteristics that prevent them from being grouped, consider modifying these characteristics or separating the items into different invoices.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for TMS and collective invoicing to understand the specific configuration options available and how they might affect package size handling.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the collective invoicing process again to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to TMS and collective invoicing, such as /SCMTMS/INVOICE for invoice processing.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.