How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS249 - Ref.-to line &1 is less than its corresponding ref.-from line &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Ref.-to line &1 is less than its corresponding ref.-from line &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS249 - Ref.-to line &1 is less than its corresponding ref.-from line &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS249 Ref.-to line &1 is less than its corresponding ref.-from line &2 typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when there is an inconsistency in the reference lines of a transportation document, such as a shipment or a transportation order.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the reference "to" line number is less than the corresponding "from" line number. This situation can arise due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: When creating or modifying transportation documents, the reference lines may have been entered incorrectly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or from an older version of SAP, inconsistencies may occur.
  Logical Errors in Configuration: There may be issues in the configuration of the transportation management system that lead to incorrect line references.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Document: Review the transportation document where the error occurred. Look at the reference lines and ensure that the "to" line number is greater than or equal to the "from" line number.
  
  
  Correct the Data: If you find that the reference lines are incorrect, update them to ensure that the "to" line is greater than or equal to the "from" line.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that there are no logical errors that could be causing this issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/ for transportation management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the error message /SCMTMS/TCCS249.