How To Fix /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE151 - Business document &1 contains no items for transit procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Business document &1 contains no items for transit procedure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE151 - Business document &1 contains no items for transit procedure ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE151 indicates that a business document (such as a transportation order or shipment) does not contain any items that are relevant for the transit procedure. This typically occurs in the context of Global Trade Services (GTS) or Transportation Management (TM) when trying to process a document that is expected to have associated items for customs or transit processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Items: The business document may not have any items assigned to it. This can happen if the document was created without specifying any items or if the items were removed or not properly linked.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being processed may not be suitable for the transit procedure, leading to the absence of relevant items.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in SAP TM or GTS that are not set up correctly, preventing items from being recognized for transit processing.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect item details that prevent the system from recognizing them for transit.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Items: Review the business document to ensure that it contains items. If items are missing, you may need to add them or create a new document with the correct items.
  Verify Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are working with is appropriate for the transit procedure. If necessary, create or use a different document type that supports transit processing.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM or GTS to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling transit procedures. This may involve reviewing settings related to customs, transit, and document types.
  Data Validation: Validate the data associated with the items in the document. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/ORDER or /SCMTMS/SHIPMENT to review and manage transportation orders and shipments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide more tailored assistance based on your system configuration and business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.