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

/SCMTMS/TOR397 - Overview

• 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.
  
  
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