How To Fix /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE156 - Business document contains no items for opening transit procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE -

• Message number: 156

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE156 - Business document contains no items for opening transit procedure ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE156 indicates that a business document does not contain any items that can be processed for an opening transit procedure. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to initiate a transit procedure for a shipment or transportation document that lacks the necessary line items.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Document: The business document (e.g., shipment, transportation order) may not have any associated items or line items.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being processed may not be suitable for the transit procedure.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during the creation of the document, leading to missing or incomplete data.
  Status Issues: The document may be in a status that does not allow for the opening of a transit procedure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in SAP TM that are not correctly set up to handle the transit procedure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Items: Verify that the business document has line items. If it does not, you will need to create or add items to the document.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are trying to process is appropriate for the transit procedure.
  Correct Data Entry: If the document was created incorrectly, you may need to correct the entries or recreate the document with the necessary items.
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the document is in a status that allows for the opening of a transit procedure. If it is not, you may need to change the status or take appropriate actions to move it to a valid status.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP TM configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly for handling transit procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/TRANSIT for managing transit procedures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Transportation Management and transit procedures for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the actions related to transit procedures.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.