How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR249 - Type &1: Item type &2 is not of category 'Service'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Type &1: Item type &2 is not of category 'Service'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR249 - Type &1: Item type &2 is not of category 'Service' ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR249 indicates that there is an issue with the item type in a Transportation Order (TO) within the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that the item type specified is not categorized as a 'Service' item type, which is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The item type specified in the Transportation Order is not defined as a 'Service' item type in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for item types in the SAP TM module may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the item type as a service.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry when creating or modifying the Transportation Order, leading to the use of an incorrect item type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify that the item type you