How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR240 - Posting unsuccessful; plant not determined to post accruals


/SCMTMS/SFIR240 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

  • Message number: 240

  • Message text: Posting unsuccessful; plant not determined to post accruals

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/SCMTMS/SFIR240 - Details

  • Error Code: /SCMTMS/SFIR240

    Error Message: Posting unsuccessful; plant not determined to post accruals


    Summary

    This error indicates that the system could not identify the plant required to post accruals during a freight settlement or related posting process in SAP TM. Without a valid plant assignment, the posting cannot proceed.


    Root Causes

    • Missing or incomplete plant assignment in the freight settlement or accrual posting configuration.
    • Incorrect or missing master data linkage between the transportation order and the plant (e.g., shipping point or location not mapped to a plant).
    • Customizing settings in SAP TM or ERP not maintained to determine the plant automatically during posting.
    • User input error where the plant field is left blank or an invalid plant is entered during manual posting.


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