How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR646 - Item category of freight unit item and local item must be the same

/SCMTMS/TOR646 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Item category of freight unit item and local item must be the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR646 - Item category of freight unit item and local item must be the same ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR646 indicates that there is a mismatch between the item category of a freight unit item and a local item in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a freight order or freight unit, and the system expects the item categories to match but finds that they do not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Item Categories: The freight unit item and the local item (which could be a product or service) have different item categories. This can happen if the configuration for item categories is not aligned or if there are inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The item categories may not be properly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies when processing freight units.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of freight units or local items can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Categories: Review the item categories of both