How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEXT_PARSER008 - Use square brackets (ô[]ö) when the two endpoints are identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEXT_PARSER -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Use square brackets (ô[]ö) when the two endpoints are identical

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEXT_PARSER008 - Use square brackets (ô[]ö) when the two endpoints are identical ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEXT_PARSER008 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the way the endpoints are defined in a transportation request or a similar configuration. The error message indicates that when the two endpoints (e.g., the origin and destination) are identical, you need to use square brackets to denote this in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the origin and destination of a transportation request are the same, but the format used does not comply with the expected syntax. In SAP TM, when both endpoints are identical, the system requires the use of square brackets to clarify that the same location is being referenced for both the origin and destination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Transportation Request: Locate the transportation request or the relevant configuration where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Check Endpoints: Verify the origin and destination