How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR374 - Number of container must be maintained in pieces, not in TEU

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Number of container must be maintained in pieces, not in TEU

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR374 - Number of container must be maintained in pieces, not in TEU ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR374 indicates that there is an issue with how the number of containers is being specified in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, the error states that the number of containers must be maintained in pieces rather than in Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEU). 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  The system is expecting the quantity of containers to be entered in individual pieces (e.g., the actual number of containers) but instead, the value is provided in TEU.
  The configuration or settings in the TMS are not aligned with the expected input format for container quantities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that when you are entering the number of containers, you are using the correct unit of measure. Instead of entering the value in TEU, enter the actual number of containers (e.g., if you have 10 containers, enter 10).
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are