How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR354 - Items with category &1 cannot have any subitems

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Items with category &1 cannot have any subitems

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR354 - Items with category &1 cannot have any subitems ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR354 Items with category &1 cannot have any subitems typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that you are trying to create or manage items in a transportation order (TO) that are not allowed to have subitems based on their category.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Item Category Restrictions: The item category specified (represented by &1 in the error message) does not support subitems. In SAP TM, certain item categories are defined to be standalone and cannot have subitems associated with them.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the item category settings that restricts the use of subitems for that specific category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category:
  
  Identify the item category that is causing the error. You can do this by looking at the details of the transportation order or the specific item that is being processed.
  Review the documentation or configuration for that item category to confirm whether it is designed to allow subitems.
  
  
  
  Modify the Item Structure:
  
  If the item category does not support subitems, you will need to adjust your item structure. This may involve removing any subitems that you have attempted to create or ensuring that you are not trying to add subitems to an item of that category.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you believe that the item category should allow subitems, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP TM configuration team to ensure that the item category settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on item categories and their properties. This can provide insights into which categories allow subitems and which do not.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on item categories in SAP TM.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Transportation Management, such as /SCMTMS/TOR for transportation orders, to better navigate and troubleshoot issues.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your transportation management processes in SAP.