How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS251 - Line number &1: Corresponding reference-to item line &2 is not expected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Line number &1: Corresponding reference-to item line &2 is not expected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS251 - Line number &1: Corresponding reference-to item line &2 is not expected ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS251 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a mismatch between the expected and actual line items in a transportation document, such as a freight order or a shipment.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system is expecting a certain reference item line (line &2) for the specified line number (line &1), but it is not found or is not in the expected state. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the transportation document and the reference document (e.g., sales order, delivery).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for transportation management may not align with the business processes.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the transportation document or reference documents that do not comply with the expected structure.
  Missing Reference Items: The reference item that the system is looking for may not exist or may have