How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS253 - Line number &1: Defined by ref.-from line; entry does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Line number &1: Defined by ref.-from line; entry does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS253 - Line number &1: Defined by ref.-from line; entry does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS253 Line number &1: Defined by ref.-from line; entry does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that there is a reference to a line item in a transportation document (like a shipment or a transportation request) that does not exist or is not defined correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entry: The line number referenced in the error message does not correspond to any existing entry in the relevant document. This could happen if the line was deleted or if there was an error during data entry.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect references in the configuration or master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the transportation management process may not be set up correctly, leading to references that do not match existing entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Line Number: Verify the line number mentioned in the error