How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR235 - Specify a default item type for type &1 and item category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Specify a default item type for type &1 and item category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR235 - Specify a default item type for type &1 and item category &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR235 Specify a default item type for type &1 and item category &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a default item type for a specific combination of item type and item category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when there is no default item type defined for the specified item type and item category in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Customization: If the customization settings for item types and categories are not properly maintained, it can lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from mapping the item type to the item category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Transportation Management.
  Look for the configuration settings related to item types and item categories.
  Ensure that a default item type is defined for the specified item type (&1) and item category (&2).
  
  
  
  Define Default Item Type:
  
  If a default item type is not defined, create a new entry that maps the item type to the item category.
  Make sure to save your changes and transport them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the transportation items to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing entries.
  Validate that the item types and categories used in your transactions are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  If the error is resolved, document the changes made for future reference.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring item types and categories in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or SE11 to check table entries related to item types and categories.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the default item types are correctly configured for the specified item types and categories, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TOR235.