How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_INT165 - Length of Package Type Codes must not exceed four characters

/SCMTMS/TOR_INT165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_INT -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Length of Package Type Codes must not exceed four characters

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/SCMTMS/TOR_INT165 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_INT165 Length of Package Type Codes must not exceed four characters typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with package type codes. This error indicates that the package type code you are trying to use exceeds the maximum allowed length of four characters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Length Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the package type code you are trying to enter or process is longer than the allowed four-character limit.
  Data Entry Error: It may also arise from a data entry mistake where an incorrect or longer code was inputted.
  
  Configuration Issues: If the package type codes are being pulled from a configuration or master data setup, there may be an issue with how those codes are defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Package Type Code: Review the package type code you are trying to use. Ensure that it is no longer than four characters. If it