How To Fix /SCMTMS/INCOMP253 - Incompatibility between &1 &2 and &3 &4

/SCMTMS/INCOMP253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/INCOMP -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Incompatibility between &1 &2 and &3 &4

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/SCMTMS/INCOMP253 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/INCOMP253 indicates an incompatibility issue between two components or entities in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). The message typically appears when there is a mismatch in the configuration or data between the specified elements, which are represented by placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4.
  Cause
  The incompatibility can arise from several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  
  Data Mismatch: The data associated with the transportation request, shipment, or other entities may not align correctly. For example, incompatible transportation modes, routes, or vehicle types may be specified.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP TM system that do not support the combination of the specified elements. This could involve settings related to transportation lanes, freight agreements, or other master data.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the involved entities (e.g., locations, products, vehicles) may not be correctly set up or may have missing or incorrect information.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: