How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR174 - Discrepancy type &1 does not exist or is not valid for document type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Discrepancy type &1 does not exist or is not valid for document type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR174 - Discrepancy type &1 does not exist or is not valid for document type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR174 indicates that there is a discrepancy type that is either not defined or not valid for the specified document type in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process a transportation document (like a shipment or a transportation order) that references a discrepancy type that the system does not recognize or that is not applicable to the document type in question.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Discrepancy Type: The discrepancy type specified in the document does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Document Type Mismatch: The discrepancy type may not be valid for the specific document type being processed. Each document type in SAP TMS can have specific valid discrepancy types associated with it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the TMS, where the mapping between document types and discrepancy types is not properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Discrepancy Type: Verify that the discrepancy type you are trying to use is defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Validate Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are working with is compatible with the discrepancy type. You may need to consult the documentation or configuration settings to see which discrepancy types are valid for the document type in question.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the TMS to ensure that the mapping between document types and discrepancy types is correctly set up. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the TMS configuration.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration issues.
  Testing: After making any changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SE80 for development objects.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on TMS and discrepancy handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.