How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR642 - Local cargo item &1 cannot be assigned to forwarding order &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Local cargo item &1 cannot be assigned to forwarding order &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR642 - Local cargo item &1 cannot be assigned to forwarding order &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR642 Local cargo item &1 cannot be assigned to forwarding order &2 typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with assigning a local cargo item to a forwarding order. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Cargo Item: The local cargo item may not meet the requirements or specifications needed for the forwarding order.
  Missing Data: Required data for either the cargo item or the forwarding order may be missing or incomplete.
  Status Issues: The status of the cargo item or the forwarding order may not allow for the assignment (e.g., if the forwarding order is already completed or canceled).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP TM system that prevent the assignment of certain cargo items to forwarding orders.
  Transportation Lane Restrictions: The transportation lane associated with the forwarding order may