How To Fix /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE155 - Business document contains no items for closing transit procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE -

• Message number: 155

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE155 - Business document contains no items for closing transit procedure ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE155 indicates that a business document does not contain any items that can be processed for closing a transit procedure. This typically occurs in the context of Global Trade Services (GTS) or Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with transit procedures, such as customs or transportation documents.
  Cause:
  
  No Items in Document: The most common cause is that the business document (e.g., a shipment or transit document) does not have any associated items. This could happen if the items were not added correctly or if they were removed.
  Incorrect Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for closing the transit procedure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect item details that prevent the system from recognizing items for processing.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the SAP system related to the handling of transit procedures.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Items: Verify that the business document has items associated with it. If there are no items, you will need to add them or create a new document with the correct items.
  Review Document Status: Ensure that the document is in the correct status for closing the transit procedure. If necessary, change the status to allow for processing.
  Data Validation: Check for any missing or incorrect data in the document. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Recreate Document: If the document is corrupted or has issues that cannot be resolved, consider recreating the document from scratch.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for transit procedures are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM or GTS that can help you manage and troubleshoot transit procedures.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Global Trade Services and Transportation Management for best practices and guidelines on managing transit procedures.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT 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.