How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR885 - Stage category &1 cannot be used for self-delivery freight orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Stage category &1 cannot be used for self-delivery freight orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR885 - Stage category &1 cannot be used for self-delivery freight orders ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR885 Stage category &1 cannot be used for self-delivery freight orders typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of stage categories for freight orders, particularly in relation to self-delivery scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Stage Category Configuration: The stage category specified in the error message is not configured to be used for self-delivery freight orders. In SAP TM, different stage categories are defined for various types of transportation processes, and some may not be applicable for self-delivery.
  
  
  Freight Order Type: The freight order type being used may not support the specified stage category for self-delivery. This can happen if the freight order is set up incorrectly or if the stage category is not intended for self-delivery scenarios.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the freight order, such as incorrect settings in the transportation lane or