How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL371 - Cannot assign container to container unit; equipment type inconsistent

/SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL371 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL -

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Cannot assign container to container unit; equipment type inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL371 - Cannot assign container to container unit; equipment type inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL371 indicates that there is an issue with assigning a container to a container unit due to an inconsistency in the equipment type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to manage or plan transportation units and their associated containers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Equipment Type: The equipment type of the container does not match the expected equipment type for the container unit. This could be due to configuration issues or incorrect data entries.
  Container and Container Unit Mismatch: The container being assigned may not be compatible with the container unit due to size, type, or other specifications.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the equipment or container types, such as missing or incorrect definitions.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration for transportation management may not be set up correctly to allow for the assignment of the specific container to