How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR397 - Commodity type &1 and commodity code &2 are not a valid combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Commodity type &1 and commodity code &2 are not a valid combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR397 - Commodity type &1 and commodity code &2 are not a valid combination ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR397 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of commodity type and commodity code in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when the system is unable to recognize the specified combination as valid, which can occur for several reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Combination: The specified commodity type and commodity code do not match any valid entries in the system. This could be due to a typo or incorrect data entry.
  Missing Configuration: The commodity type or commodity code may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that either the commodity type or the commodity code has not been defined in the relevant customizing settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the combination.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain commodity types or codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that both the commodity type and commodity code are correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing settings in SAP.
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Look for the section related to Transportation Management and check the definitions for commodity types and codes.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry: Ensure that the commodity type and commodity code entered in the transaction are correct. Check for any typographical errors or incorrect values.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the relevant materials or products to ensure that the commodity type and code are correctly assigned.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on valid combinations of commodity types and codes.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to work with the specified commodity type and code.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE16 for table data viewing.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCMTMS/TOR397 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Transportation Management and commodity management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCMTMS/TOR397.