How To Fix /SCMTMS/PRNT005 - Document ID: &1 - &2: Country is not relevant for creating document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PRNT -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Document ID: &1 - &2: Country is not relevant for creating document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PRNT005 - Document ID: &1 - &2: Country is not relevant for creating document ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PRNT005 Document ID: &1 - &2: Country is not relevant for creating document typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue related to the country settings for the document you are trying to create. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Country Configuration: The country associated with the document (e.g., shipment, transportation request) may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing settings for transportation management.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: The document type you are trying to create may not be allowed for the specified country. Each document type can have specific country restrictions.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data (such as locations, customers, or vendors) associated with the document may have incorrect or incomplete country information.
  
  
  Legal Regulations: Certain countries may have legal regulations that restrict the creation of specific types of documents.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Country Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Transportation Management and check the country settings.
  Ensure that the country in question is properly configured to allow the creation of the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type you are trying to create.
  Ensure that the document type is allowed for the country specified in the document.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Review the master data related to the document (e.g., customer, vendor, location).
  Ensure that all relevant entries have the correct country information.
  
  
  
  Consult Legal Regulations:
  
  If applicable, check if there are any legal restrictions for the country that might prevent the creation of the document.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Review the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management for any additional insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/PRNT for printing documents in TM, and SPRO for customizing settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.