How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES679 - Doc. type &1 is not compatible with ref. document &2, version &3, item &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 679

• Message text: Doc. type &1 is not compatible with ref. document &2, version &3, item &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES679 - Doc. type &1 is not compatible with ref. document &2, version &3, item &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES679 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between the document type of a specific document and the reference document in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when trying to create or process a transportation document that references another document, but the document types or versions do not match or are not compatible.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Mismatch: The document type of the transportation document you are trying to create or process is not compatible with the document type of the reference document.
  Version Incompatibility: The version of the reference document may not be compatible with the version expected by the document type you are working with.
  Item Level Issues: Specific items within the documents may have attributes or settings that are not compatible with each other.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Types: Verify the document types of both the transportation document and the reference document. Ensure that they are compatible according to your business rules and configuration.
  Review Versions: Check the version of the reference document. If the version is outdated or not supported, consider updating it or using a different reference document that matches the required version.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in TMS to ensure that the document types and their compatibility settings are correctly defined. This may involve checking the customizing settings in SPRO.
  Item Details: Look into the specific item (item &4 in the error message) to see if there are any specific attributes or settings that are causing the incompatibility. Adjust these settings as necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on document type compatibility and any known issues related to the error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving compatibility issues.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PRT (for managing transportation requests) or /SCMTMS/TOR (for managing transportation orders) to review and manage documents.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.