How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR233 - Traffic directions of order doc. or delivery document and FB do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Traffic directions of order doc. or delivery document and FB do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR233 - Traffic directions of order doc. or delivery document and FB do not match ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR233 indicates that there is a mismatch between the traffic directions of the order document (such as a sales order or purchase order) and the delivery document in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error typically arises when the system detects that the direction of the transportation (e.g., inbound or outbound) for the order and the delivery do not align.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Traffic Directions: The order document may be set up for outbound transportation (e.g., shipping goods to a customer), while the delivery document is set up for inbound transportation (e.g., receiving goods from a supplier).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings that lead to incorrect traffic direction assignments.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the order or delivery documents can lead to mismatched traffic directions.
  Integration Issues: If the order and delivery documents are coming from different systems or modules, there may be inconsistencies in how traffic directions are defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Traffic Directions: Review the traffic direction settings for both the order document and the delivery document. Ensure that they are consistent (both should be either inbound or outbound).
  Correct the Documents: If there is a mismatch, you may need to correct the traffic direction in either the order or the delivery document. This may involve changing the document type or adjusting the settings in the relevant transaction.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the traffic direction is correctly defined for the relevant document types.
  Data Validation: Validate the data entry process to ensure that users are entering the correct traffic direction when creating orders and deliveries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP TM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/ORDER or /SCMTMS/DELIVERY to access and review the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SCMTMS/TOR233 error message in SAP.