How To Fix /SCMTMS/COMMON078 - Entry for &1 does not match the required pattern &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COMMON -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Entry for &1 does not match the required pattern &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON078 - Entry for &1 does not match the required pattern &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON078 Entry for &1 does not match the required pattern &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that a certain entry (like a code, identifier, or other data) does not conform to the expected format or pattern defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data entered does not match the expected format. For example, if a field expects a specific length, character set, or structure, and the input does not conform to these requirements.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings that define the expected patterns for certain fields.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered the data incorrectly, such as typos or using invalid characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Data: Review the entry for the field indicated by