How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS248 - Line number &1: Reference-to line &2 is greater or equal to item line &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Line number &1: Reference-to line &2 is greater or equal to item line &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS248 - Line number &1: Reference-to line &2 is greater or equal to item line &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS248 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) and is related to the handling of transportation charges or conditions. The message indicates that there is an issue with the line numbers in a table or structure, specifically that a reference line number is greater than or equal to the item line number, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The line numbers referenced in the transaction may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a logical inconsistency.
  Data Corruption: There may be issues with the underlying data in the database, such as corrupted entries or inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP TM system that are not set up correctly, leading to this error when processing certain transactions.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may