How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS187 - Item &1: Handling code &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Item &1: Handling code &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS187 - Item &1: Handling code &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS187 Item &1: Handling code &2 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a handling code that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Handling Code: The handling code specified in the configuration or during the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The handling code may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the handling code entered in the transaction.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the handling code is part of a transport layer, it may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Handling Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP TM where handling codes are defined.
  Verify that the handling code &2 exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Handling Code:
  
  If the handling code does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entry for the handling code in the transaction to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the handling code was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported correctly to the environment you are working in.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on handling codes and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Codes: These are used in SAP TM to define how certain items should be handled during transportation. They can include instructions for loading, unloading, and other logistics processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may help you navigate to the configuration settings for handling codes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.