How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR136 - Freight orders have diff. company codes; cannot create carrier invoice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Freight orders have diff. company codes; cannot create carrier invoice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR136 - Freight orders have diff. company codes; cannot create carrier invoice ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR136 indicates that there is an issue with creating a carrier invoice due to freight orders being associated with different company codes. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to create an invoice for freight orders that belong to different company codes, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Different Company Codes: The freight orders involved in the transaction are linked to different company codes. In SAP, financial transactions must be consistent within the same company code, and cross-company code transactions are generally not permitted for certain processes, including invoicing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce this restriction, ensuring that financial integrity is maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Freight Orders: Review the freight orders that you are trying to invoice. Ensure that all the freight orders belong to the same company code. You can do this by checking the company code field in the freight order details.
  
  
  Consolidate Orders: If the freight orders are indeed for different company codes, you will need to either:
  
  Create separate invoices for each company code.
  Consolidate the freight orders into a single company code if that is appropriate for your business process.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If your business process requires cross-company code invoicing, you may need to review and adjust the configuration settings in SAP. This may involve consulting with your SAP functional team or a consultant to ensure that the system is set up to handle your specific requirements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling freight orders and invoices in your specific version of SAP TM.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling company code issues in SAP TM.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that can help you manage freight orders and invoices, such as /SCMTMS/FREIGHT_ORDER for managing freight orders.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to create the invoice has the necessary authorizations to view and manage freight orders across different company codes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the carrier invoice.