How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR148 - Document type &1 does not belong to category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Document type &1 does not belong to category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR148 - Document type &1 does not belong to category &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR148 Document type &1 does not belong to category &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the document type you are trying to use is not associated with the expected category in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use (represented by &1) is not configured to belong to the category (represented by &2) you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings for document types and their associated categories in the SAP TM system.
  Data Entry Error: The document type may have been entered incorrectly, or the category may not have been set up properly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify that the document type you are using is correctly assigned to the appropriate category.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Settings -> Define Document Types.
  
  
  
  Verify Category Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the correct category. If it is not, you may need to modify the configuration to include the document type in the desired category.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  If you have custom document types, ensure that they are properly configured in the system. You may need to consult with your SAP TM consultant or administrator to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Double-check the document type and category you are entering to ensure there are no typos or incorrect selections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on document types and categories in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 to check the data dictionary for document types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the document types are correctly configured within the appropriate categories in SAP TM.