How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ294 - Items of category &2 are not permitted for shipping type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Items of category &2 are not permitted for shipping type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ294 - Items of category &2 are not permitted for shipping type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ294 Items of category &2 are not permitted for shipping type &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that there is a restriction on the item category being used in conjunction with the specified shipping type. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Restrictions: The item category specified in the error message is not allowed for the shipping type you are trying to use. This could be due to configuration settings in the system that restrict certain item categories from being shipped using specific shipping types.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration in the SAP system may have been set up to prevent certain combinations of item categories and shipping types to ensure compliance with business rules or logistics processes.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup for either the item category or