How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR296 - Split of item &1 not possible; customs group already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 296

• Message text: Split of item &1 not possible; customs group already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR296 - Split of item &1 not possible; customs group already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR296 Split of item &1 not possible; customs group already exists typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to split a transportation item (like a delivery or shipment) that is associated with a customs group that has already been defined for that item. This can happen during processes such as creating or modifying transportation orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Customs Group Conflict: The error indicates that the item you are trying to split is already associated with a customs group. In SAP TM, each item can only belong to one customs group at a time. If you attempt to split an item that has an existing customs group, the system will prevent this action to maintain data integrity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not allowing the split due to how customs groups are defined or managed.
  Data Integrity: The