How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND346 - Item category &1 is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 346

• Message text: Item category &1 is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND346 - Item category &1 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND346 Item category &1 is not supported typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system encounters an item category in a transportation document that is not recognized or supported by the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Item Category: The item category specified in the error message is not defined in the system or is not configured to be used in the context of the transportation management process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a lack of proper configuration in the transportation management settings, particularly regarding item categories and their associations with transportation processes.
  Data Entry Errors: The item category might have been entered incorrectly in the document, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify if the item category in question is defined and supported.
  Ensure that the item category is correctly mapped to the relevant transportation processes.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct Item Category:
  
  If the item category is incorrect, update the document with a valid item category that is supported by the system.
  You can check the valid item categories in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to item categories in SAP TM to understand which categories are supported and how to configure them.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Sometimes, specific issues are addressed in SAP Notes or patches. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and correcting the item category, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 to check the data dictionary for item category definitions.
  Customizing Settings: Look into the customizing settings under Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Settings -> Define Item Categories.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Community can provide additional insights and user experiences related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.