How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS210 - Reference-to line is required for subtotal line &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Reference-to line is required for subtotal line &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS210 - Reference-to line is required for subtotal line &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS210 Reference-to line is required for subtotal line &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with transportation charges or cost calculations. This error indicates that a subtotal line is being processed, but it lacks a reference to a preceding line item that it should summarize.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference: The subtotal line is expected to reference a specific line item (e.g., a charge or cost) that it summarizes. If this reference is missing, the system cannot determine what the subtotal is based on.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the transportation charges or the way the cost items are structured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the transportation charges, a user may have inadvertently left out the necessary reference.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Charge Structure: Review the transportation charge structure to ensure that all subtotal lines have the correct references to the line items they are summarizing.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, go back to the relevant transaction and ensure that the subtotal line correctly references the appropriate line item.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to transportation charges and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly set up and reference subtotal lines in transportation charges.
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the process to identify where the reference is being lost or not set.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in creating or managing transportation charges are adequately trained on the system and understand how to properly reference line items.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be necessary to involve SAP support for further assistance.