How To Fix /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST008 - Enter a direction for display of dual view &1

/SCMTMS/GNT_CUST008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Enter a direction for display of dual view &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST008 - Enter a direction for display of dual view &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST008 Enter a direction for display of dual view &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user is trying to access a dual view (for example, a split screen showing two different perspectives or data sets) but has not specified a direction for the display.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a specified direction for the dual view. In SAP TM, dual views require a direction (such as "from" or "to") to properly display the relevant data. If this direction is not provided, the system cannot render the view correctly, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Specify the Direction: When prompted or in the relevant configuration settings, ensure that you enter a valid direction for the dual view. This could be a selection between options like "From" or "To" depending on the context of your task.
  
  
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