How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ196 - Manual confirmation is not valid for option 'Automatic Confirmation'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Manual confirmation is not valid for option 'Automatic Confirmation'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ196 - Manual confirmation is not valid for option 'Automatic Confirmation' ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ196 Manual confirmation is not valid for option 'Automatic Confirmation' typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a mismatch between the confirmation method set for a transportation request and the action being attempted by the user.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The transportation request or the relevant transportation management settings may be configured to require automatic confirmation, but the user is attempting to perform a manual confirmation.
  Process Flow: The process flow may be set up in such a way that it expects confirmations to be handled automatically, and any manual intervention is not allowed.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform manual confirmations if the system is set to automatic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the transportation request. Ensure that the confirmation method aligns with the intended process. If manual confirmation is needed, consider changing the configuration to allow for it.
  Adjust Process Flow: If the process is designed to use automatic confirmation, ensure that all relevant steps are being followed correctly. If manual confirmation is necessary, you may need to adjust the process flow to accommodate this.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for confirming transportation requests, especially if there are specific settings that dictate how confirmations should be handled.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform the actions they are attempting. If not, work with your SAP security team to adjust roles and permissions as necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  Documentation: Review the SAP TM documentation for details on confirmation processes and settings.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the process aligns with the intended confirmation method, you should be able to resolve the error message and proceed with the necessary confirmations in SAP TM.