How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH072 - Invalid combination of transp. mode and gateway or reference option

/SCMTMS/SCH072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Invalid combination of transp. mode and gateway or reference option

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH072 - Invalid combination of transp. mode and gateway or reference option ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH072 Invalid combination of transp. mode and gateway or reference option typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that there is an inconsistency or invalid configuration related to the transportation mode and the gateway or reference option being used in a transportation scenario.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Transportation Mode: The transportation mode selected may not be compatible with the gateway or reference option specified in the configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing or incorrect settings in the transportation management configuration, such as the transportation lane or the settings for the specific transportation mode.
  Reference Option Mismatch: The reference option selected may not be valid for the chosen transportation mode, leading to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to transportation modes, gateways, or reference options.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transportation Mode: Verify that the transportation mode selected is valid for the specific transportation scenario