How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES485 - Select either a freight unit or a cargo item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Select either a freight unit or a cargo item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES485 - Select either a freight unit or a cargo item ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES485 with the description "Select either a freight unit or a cargo item" typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error indicates that the system requires the user to select either a freight unit or a cargo item before proceeding with a specific action, such as creating a shipment or performing a related operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any freight unit or cargo item in the user interface.
  Incorrect Context: The action being attempted is contextually dependent on having a freight unit or cargo item selected, and the user is trying to execute it without making a selection.
  User Interface Issue: There may be a glitch or issue in the user interface that prevents the selection from being registered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Freight Unit or Cargo Item:
  
  Ensure that you have selected at least one freight unit or cargo item in the relevant screen before