How To Fix /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE802 - Mark only one discr. type as the default for each event and subcategory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE -

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Mark only one discr. type as the default for each event and subcategory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE802 - Mark only one discr. type as the default for each event and subcategory ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE802 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the default distribution type for events and subcategories in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when multiple distribution types are marked as default for the same event or subcategory, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  Multiple distribution types are set as default for the same event and subcategory in the TMS configuration.
  The system requires that only one distribution type can be marked as the default for each event and subcategory combination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access TMS Configuration:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration settings in your SAP system. This can usually be accessed through the SAP Easy Access screen or by using transaction code /SCMTMS/CONFIG.
  
  
  
  Check Distribution Types:
  
  Navigate to the section where distribution types are defined for events and subcategories.
  Identify the event and subcategory that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Review Default Settings:
  
  Check the distribution types that are marked as default for the identified event and subcategory.
  Ensure that only one distribution type is marked as default. If there are multiple, you will need to decide which one should be the default.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  Unmark the default setting for the distribution types that should not be the default.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP Transportation Management for detailed guidance on configuring distribution types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/CONFIG for configuration and /SCMTMS/TM for transportation management tasks.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the necessary changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in SAP TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE802 and ensure that your TMS configuration is set up correctly.