How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS212 - Reference-to line &1 must be less than subtotal line &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Reference-to line &1 must be less than subtotal line &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS212 - Reference-to line &1 must be less than subtotal line &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS212 Reference-to line &1 must be less than subtotal line &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the way the transportation charges or costs are being referenced in a transportation charge calculation.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a problem with the sequence of the charge lines in a transportation charge calculation. Specifically, it means that a reference to a line item (line &1) is incorrectly positioned in relation to a subtotal line (line &2). In other words, the system expects the reference line to appear before the subtotal line, but it appears after it, which violates the expected order of processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Charge Lines: Review the charge lines in the transportation charge calculation. Ensure that all reference lines are positioned before any subtotal lines.
  
  
  Adjust Sequence: If you find