How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ162 - &1 additional business documents have improper category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: &1 additional business documents have improper category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ162 - &1 additional business documents have improper category ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ162 indicates that there are additional business documents associated with a transportation request that have an improper category. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system expects certain types of documents to be linked to a transportation request, but finds that some of them do not meet the required criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Category: The business documents linked to the transportation request may not be of the expected category. For example, if the system expects only delivery documents but finds sales orders or other types of documents, it will trigger this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP TM system that define which document categories are valid for transportation requests. If these settings are not aligned with the actual documents being used, it can lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the data that link the transportation request to the business documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Categories: Review the business documents linked to the transportation request. Ensure that they are of the correct category as expected by the system. You may need to remove or replace any documents that do not meet the criteria.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to document categories. Ensure that the settings allow for the types of documents you are trying to link to the transportation request.
  Data Validation: Validate the data integrity of the transportation request and the associated documents. Ensure that all necessary fields are correctly filled and that there are no discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and the expected document categories for transportation requests.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PRT (for transportation requests) or /SCMTMS/DO (for document overview) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP TM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration of SAP TM, especially the settings related to document types and categories.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the transportation request can be processed without triggering the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.