How To Fix /SCMTMS/INCOMP124 - Only "Ident. val. only" allowed for combi. of incomp. area &1 and pair &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/INCOMP -

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Only "Ident. val. only" allowed for combi. of incomp. area &1 and pair &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/INCOMP124 - Only "Ident. val. only" allowed for combi. of incomp. area &1 and pair &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/INCOMP124 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the transportation management system (TMS) in SAP, specifically related to the handling of incompatible areas and pairs. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to use a combination of incompatible areas and pairs that is not allowed by the system's configuration.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create or process a transportation request or shipment that involves a combination of incompatible areas (e.g., different transportation zones, regions, or other criteria) and pairs (e.g., specific routes or modes of transport).
  The system is configured to only allow "Ident. val. only" for the specified combination, meaning that only certain identification values can be used, and the current combination does not meet this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the transportation management system. Ensure that the incompatible areas and pairs are correctly defined and that the combinations you are trying to use are allowed.
  
  
  Review Transportation Request: Look at the transportation request or shipment you are trying to process. Verify that the areas and pairs involved are compatible according to the configuration.
  
  
  Adjust Parameters: If necessary, adjust the parameters of the transportation request to ensure that they align with the allowed combinations. This may involve changing the route, mode of transport, or other relevant details.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources related to transportation management to understand the specific rules governing incompatible areas and pairs.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes or adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PRC (for transportation requests) or /SCMTMS/SHM (for shipments) to review and modify the relevant data.
  Customizing Settings: The settings for incompatible areas and pairs can typically be found in the customizing section of SAP under the transportation management configuration.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for additional details that may provide more context about the specific combination that is causing the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.