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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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