How To Fix /SCMTMS/INV_DISP042 - To assign a tolerance, specify charge type and the tolerance limits

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/INV_DISP -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: To assign a tolerance, specify charge type and the tolerance limits

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/INV_DISP042 - To assign a tolerance, specify charge type and the tolerance limits ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/INV_DISP042 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue related to the assignment of tolerances for charge types in the invoicing process. This error indicates that the system requires specific charge types and tolerance limits to be defined before proceeding with the invoicing or settlement process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Charge Type: The charge type that is supposed to be associated with the tolerance is not specified.
  Undefined Tolerance Limits: The tolerance limits for the specified charge type have not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP TM settings related to charge types and tolerances.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Charge Types:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM.
  Navigate to the area where charge types are defined (usually under the "Charge Management" section).
  Ensure that the relevant charge types are created and active.
  
  
  
  Set Tolerance Limits:
  
  In the same configuration area, look for the settings related to tolerances.
  Define the tolerance limits for the charge types that are relevant to your invoicing process.
  Make sure to specify both upper and lower limits as required.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the customizing settings for charge types and tolerances are correctly set up in accordance with your business requirements.
  You may need to consult with your SAP TM consultant or functional team to verify that the settings align with your organization's invoicing policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists.
  Create a new invoice or settlement document to check if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on charge types and tolerance settings in SAP TM.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that charge types and tolerance limits are properly defined and configured, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/INV_DISP042.