How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_INT242 - Booking is incomplete: Notes contain no entry for Description of Goods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_INT -

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Booking is incomplete: Notes contain no entry for Description of Goods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_INT242 - Booking is incomplete: Notes contain no entry for Description of Goods ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_INT242 Booking is incomplete: Notes contain no entry for Description of Goods typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the booking process related to the description of goods. This error indicates that the system expects a description of the goods to be provided, but it is missing or incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description of Goods: The most common cause of this error is that the description of goods has not been entered in the relevant fields during the booking process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in SAP TM that require a description of goods for certain types of shipments or bookings.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with the data mapping or transfer that result in missing information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Description of Goods: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant booking or transportation order in SAP TM.
  Check the details of the goods being transported and ensure that the description of goods is filled in the appropriate field.
  Save the changes and try to process the booking again.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to see if there are mandatory fields that require a description of goods.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP TM configuration team to adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the data is being imported from another system, validate the data to ensure that all required fields, including the description of goods, are populated correctly.
  Make sure that the data mapping is set up correctly to include the description of goods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to transportation management and booking processes for any additional requirements or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs for any additional information that might provide context for the error. This can help identify if there are other underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling it.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the booking process are trained on the importance of entering all required information, including the description of goods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully complete the booking process in SAP TM.