How To Fix /SCMTMS/COMMON111 - Length of commodity code &1 exceeds maximum length defined for type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COMMON -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Length of commodity code &1 exceeds maximum length defined for type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON111 - Length of commodity code &1 exceeds maximum length defined for type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON111 Length of commodity code &1 exceeds maximum length defined for type &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the length of a commodity code being processed exceeds the maximum length defined for that specific type in the system configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Length Limit: The commodity code you are trying to use is longer than the maximum length allowed for that particular type of commodity code in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The maximum length for commodity codes may not be properly configured in the system settings, or the incoming data may not conform to the expected format.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect or overly long commodity code was input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Length of the Commodity Code: Verify the length of the commodity code you are trying to use. Ensure it does not exceed the maximum