How To Fix /SCMTMS/CFIR562 - Maintain either charge type or category or sub-category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CFIR -

• Message number: 562

• Message text: Maintain either charge type or category or sub-category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR562 - Maintain either charge type or category or sub-category ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR562 indicates that when trying to maintain a charge in the Transportation Management System (TMS), either the charge type, category, or sub-category has not been specified. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a charge condition without providing the necessary classification details.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Charge Type: The charge type has not been defined in the system.
  Missing Charge Category: The charge category is not specified.
  Missing Charge Sub-Category: The charge sub-category is not provided.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in TMS related to charge management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Charge Type:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in TMS.
  Ensure that a valid charge type is defined for the charge you are trying to maintain.
  
  
  
  Define Charge Category:
  
  Go to the charge management settings and check if a charge category is assigned.
  If not, create or assign a charge category that fits the charge type.
  
  
  
  Specify Charge Sub-Category:
  
  If your charge requires a sub-category, ensure that it is specified in the charge details.
  You may need to create a new sub-category if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in TMS to ensure that all necessary fields are properly set up.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or TMS configuration team to verify that all settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to save or maintain the charge again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/CHARGE to access charge management settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on charge management in TMS.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all required fields (charge type, category, and sub-category) are filled out correctly, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your charge management tasks in SAP TMS.