How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ371 - &1 item type &2 and item category &3 are incompatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 371

• Message text: &1 item type &2 and item category &3 are incompatible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ371 - &1 item type &2 and item category &3 are incompatible ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ371 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the item type and item category in the context of Transportation Management (TM). This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a transportation request or a related document, and the system detects that the specified item type and item category do not match the expected configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The item type and item category defined in the system may not be compatible due to configuration settings in the SAP TM module.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect item type or item category when creating the transportation request.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not align with the standard configurations, leading to this error.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the items being processed may not be correctly set up, leading to incompatibility.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the