How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR579 - Stage type &1 not valid for stage category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 579

• Message text: Stage type &1 not valid for stage category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR579 - Stage type &1 not valid for stage category &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR579 Stage type &1 not valid for stage category &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the stage type and the stage category defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The stage type you are trying to use is not configured to be valid for the specified stage category. Each stage type is associated with specific stage categories, and if the association is not correctly set up, this error will occur.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect stage type is selected for a particular stage category.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be aligned with the standard configurations, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify the mapping between stage types and stage