How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR238 - Item type &1 is of multi-item type 'E'; specify a subitem type

/SCMTMS/TOR238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Item type &1 is of multi-item type 'E'; specify a subitem type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR238 - Item type &1 is of multi-item type 'E'; specify a subitem type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR238 Item type &1 is of multi-item type 'E'; specify a subitem type typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the item type you are trying to process is classified as a multi-item type, specifically of type 'E' (which usually stands for "Equipment"), and it requires a more specific sub-item type to be defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multi-Item Type: The item type you are using is defined as a multi-item type, which means it can represent multiple items or categories of items.
  Missing Subitem Type: The system requires a subitem type to further specify the nature of the item. Since the item type is categorized as 'E', it expects a subitem type to clarify what kind of equipment or multi-item it is.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a Subitem Type: When creating or processing the item, ensure that you specify a valid subitem type that corresponds to the main