How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ295 - Main items must belong only to category &2 for shipping type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 295

• Message text: Main items must belong only to category &2 for shipping type &1

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ295 - Main items must belong only to category &2 for shipping type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ295 indicates that there is a mismatch in the item categories for the main items in a transportation request. Specifically, it states that the main items must belong only to a specific category for the given shipping type.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a transportation request (TR) in SAP Transportation Management (TM) and the main items included in the request do not conform to the expected item category for the specified shipping type. Each shipping type in SAP TM is associated with certain item categories, and if the items do not match these categories, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Item Categories: Review the item categories of the main items in the transportation request. Ensure that they are compatible with the shipping type you are using.
  
  
  Verify Shipping Type Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the shipping type in SAP TM. Check which item categories are allowed for that shipping type. You can do this in the customizing settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Transportation ? Basic Transportation Functions ? Define Shipping Types.
  
  
  
  Adjust Item Categories: If the item categories of the main items do not match the allowed categories for the shipping type, you may need to either:
  
  Change the item categories of the main items to the correct ones.
  Change the shipping type to one that allows the current item categories.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Transportation Request: If necessary, you may need to recreate the transportation request after making the necessary adjustments to the item categories or shipping type.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct item categories or shipping types, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP TM functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TRANSPORT to access transportation requests or /SCMTMS/SHIPPING to manage shipping types.
  Customizing Settings: Familiarize yourself with the customizing settings in SAP TM, as they play a crucial role in defining how transportation requests and shipping types are configured.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.