How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES475 - Direct shipment &1 supports only "Same Loc. and BPs" in type customizing

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 475

• Message text: Direct shipment &1 supports only "Same Loc. and BPs" in type customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES475 - Direct shipment &1 supports only "Same Loc. and BPs" in type customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES475 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to direct shipments in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that the direct shipment type you are trying to use only supports "Same Location and Business Partners" in the type customizing.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when the configuration for the direct shipment type does not align with the requirements for the business partners (BPs) and locations involved in the shipment. The direct shipment process in SAP TM is designed to work with specific settings that ensure that the shipment is executed between the same locations and business partners.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for Transportation Management.
  Look for the settings related to "Direct Shipments" and verify the configuration for the shipment type you are using.
  Ensure that the shipment type is set up to allow for the same location and business partners.
  
  
  
  Adjust Business Partner and Location:
  
  Ensure that the business partners and locations involved in the shipment are indeed the same as required by the configuration.
  If necessary, modify the shipment details to match the expected business partners and locations.
  
  
  
  Review Direct Shipment Type:
  
  Check if the direct shipment type you are using is correctly defined in the system.
  If you need to support different locations or business partners, you may need to create a new shipment type that allows for those configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for Transportation Management to understand the requirements and limitations of direct shipments.
  This can provide insights into how to properly configure the system to avoid such errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the direct shipment can be processed without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring direct shipments.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation specific to SAP TM to better understand the configuration and operational aspects of direct shipments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process direct shipments in SAP TM.