How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND401 - Error in ConfMsg: Element &1 of item &2 contradicts element on root level

/SCMTMS/TEND401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Error in ConfMsg: Element &1 of item &2 contradicts element on root level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND401 - Error in ConfMsg: Element &1 of item &2 contradicts element on root level ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND401 Error in ConfMsg: Element &1 of item &2 contradicts element on root level typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a conflict between the data elements of a transportation item and the root level of the transportation document. This can happen during the configuration or processing of transportation orders, shipments, or other related documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be conflicting data between the item level and the root level of the transportation document. For example, if the item specifies a different shipping point or delivery date than what is defined at the root level, this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the transportation management system can lead to mismatches between the item and root level data.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data (such as material master,