How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ652 - Item category &1 is not valid for category &2

/SCMTMS/TRQ652 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 652

• Message text: Item category &1 is not valid for category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ652 - Item category &1 is not valid for category &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ652 Item category &1 is not valid for category &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a mismatch between the item category being used and the expected category for a specific transaction or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Mismatch: The item category specified in the transaction does not correspond to the expected item category for the given category of the document (e.g., shipment, transportation requirement).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define valid item categories for specific document types or categories, and the item category being used does not meet these criteria.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying a transportation document can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify the allowed item categories for the specific document type or category you are working with.
  Ensure that