How To Fix /SCMTMS/RESOURCE002 - Product group has to be 'U' (container)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/RESOURCE -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Product group has to be 'U' (container)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/RESOURCE002 - Product group has to be 'U' (container) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/RESOURCE002 indicates that the product group for a resource must be set to 'U', which stands for "container." This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of resources or products in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Product Group Configuration: The product associated with the resource is not set to the required product group 'U' (container). This can happen if the product was incorrectly defined or if the resource is not compatible with the product type.
  Resource Definition Issues: The resource being used in the transportation planning process may not be properly defined to handle containerized products.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to products or resources.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Group:
  
  Navigate to the product master data in SAP TM.
  Verify that the product in question is assigned to the product group 'U' (container). If it is not, you will need to change the product group to 'U'.
  
  
  
  Update Resource Configuration:
  
  Go to the resource master data and ensure that the resource is configured to handle containerized products.
  If necessary, create or modify the resource to ensure it is compatible with the product group 'U'.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Conduct a thorough review of the master data for both products and resources to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring product groups and resources in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the transportation planning process can proceed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring product groups and resources.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP TM to better understand the configuration of resources and product groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/RESOURCE002 and ensure that your transportation management processes run smoothly.