How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR246 - For item type &1, only one default service type is allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: For item type &1, only one default service type is allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR246 - For item type &1, only one default service type is allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR246 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of service types for a specific item type in the Transportation Management System (TMS). The message states that only one default service type is allowed for the specified item type.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Multiple Default Service Types: There are multiple service types marked as default for the same item type in the configuration settings. The system expects only one default service type to be defined.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the service type settings, leading to ambiguity in which service type should be used as the default.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Service Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for service types in SAP TMS.
  Navigate to the relevant area where service types are defined (usually under the TMS configuration).
  Identify the item type mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Default Settings:
  
  Look for the service types associated with the item type.
  Ensure that only one service type is marked as the default. If there are multiple, you will need to decide which one should be the default and remove the default status from the others.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If you find multiple defaults, change the settings to ensure that only one service type is set as default for the item type in question.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration by trying to execute the process that previously triggered the error.
  Ensure that the error no longer appears and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TS (for Transportation Management) or /SCMTMS/TSM (for Service Management) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring service types and item types in TMS.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your TMS configuration is set up correctly.