How To Fix /SCMTMS/COMMON040 - DC Profile &1 has an invalid filter attribute &2 defined for step &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COMMON -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: DC Profile &1 has an invalid filter attribute &2 defined for step &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON040 - DC Profile &1 has an invalid filter attribute &2 defined for step &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON040 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a DC (Delivery Chain) Profile in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, it points out that an invalid filter attribute has been defined for a particular step in the delivery chain.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Filter Attribute: The filter attribute specified in the DC Profile does not exist or is not valid for the step in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the DC Profile settings, where the filter attributes are not correctly defined or are incompatible with the step.
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to the DC Profile or the specific step.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the DC Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the DC Profile in the SAP TMS.
  Verify the filter attributes defined for the specific step mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the filter attributes are valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review the Step Definition:
  
  Check the definition of the step (step &3) in the delivery chain.
  Make sure that the filter attributes you are trying to use are applicable to that step.
  
  
  
  Correct Invalid Attributes:
  
  If you find any invalid filter attributes, either remove them or replace them with valid ones that are compatible with the step.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on valid filter attributes for the specific steps in the delivery chain.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert who specializes in SAP TMS.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to TMS configuration, such as /SCMTMS/PROF for managing DC Profiles.
  Community 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 and rectify the cause of the error message /SCMTMS/COMMON040.