How To Fix /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE154 - Business document contains no items for requesting unload

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE -

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Business document contains no items for requesting unload

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE154 - Business document contains no items for requesting unload ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE154 indicates that a business document (such as a transportation order or shipment) does not contain any items that require unloading. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to process a document that is expected to have associated items for unloading, but none are found.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Document: The business document may have been created without any items, or the items may have been deleted or not properly added.
  Incorrect Item Status: The items in the document may not be in a status that allows for unloading (e.g., they may be marked as not requiring unloading).
  Data Transfer Issues: There may have been issues during the data transfer from other systems or modules, leading to missing item data.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to recognize items for unloading.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Items: Review the business document to ensure that it contains items. If it is empty, you will need to add the necessary items.
  Verify Item Status: Ensure that the items in the document are in the correct status and are marked for unloading. If necessary, update the status of the items.
  Recreate the Document: If the document is corrupted or incorrectly configured, consider deleting it and recreating it with the correct items.
  Review Data Transfer: If the document was created based on data from another system, check the data transfer process to ensure that all necessary information was correctly transferred.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to unloading and transportation management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/ORDER or /SCMTMS/SHIPMENT to view 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.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Transportation Management and unloading processes.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.