How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG840 - Items cannot be merged

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Items cannot be merged

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG840 - Items cannot be merged ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG840 Items cannot be merged typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to merge transportation items or shipments that do not meet the criteria for merging. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Different Shipping Points: The items may originate from different shipping points, which prevents them from being merged.
  Different Delivery Dates: If the items have different delivery dates, they may not be eligible for merging.
  Different Transportation Modes: Items that use different transportation modes (e.g., truck, rail) cannot be merged.
  Different Destinations: If the items are destined for different locations, they cannot be merged.
  Different Item Types: Items of different types (e.g., standard, hazardous) may not be eligible for merging.
  Status Issues: If the items have different statuses (e.g., one is confirmed while another is still in planning), merging may not be possible.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Shipping Points: Ensure that all items to be merged originate from the same shipping point.
  Align Delivery Dates: Make sure that the delivery dates for the items are the same or can be adjusted to be the same.
  Use the Same Transportation Mode: Verify that all items use the same transportation mode.
  Confirm Destinations: Ensure that all items are going to the same destination.
  Standardize Item Types: Check that the items are of the same type and can be merged.
  Review Statuses: Ensure that all items have compatible statuses for merging.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP TM documentation for guidelines on merging items and the criteria that must be met.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may help in analyzing and resolving the issue (e.g., /SCMTMS/ITEM for item management).
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it seems to be a system-specific issue.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and ensuring that the items meet the necessary criteria, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully merge the items in SAP TM.