How To Fix /SCTM/CUST010 - Shipment type &1 cannot be a successor of itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/CUST -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Shipment type &1 cannot be a successor of itself

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/CUST010 - Shipment type &1 cannot be a successor of itself ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/CUST010 Shipment type &1 cannot be a successor of itself typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to create or manage shipment types. This error indicates that the system is preventing a shipment type from being defined as a successor to itself, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is an attempt to set up a shipment type in such a way that it references itself as a successor. In SAP TM, shipment types can have successor relationships, which define how one shipment type can follow another in a sequence. However, a shipment type cannot logically succeed itself, as this would create a circular reference.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Shipment Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the shipment types in your SAP system. Ensure that the shipment type you are working with is not set as a successor to itself.
  
  
  Modify Successor Relationships: If you find that the shipment type is incorrectly configured, modify the successor relationships. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP TM.
  Adjusting the successor settings to ensure that the shipment type points to a different shipment type as its successor.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to configure shipment types and their relationships, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources specific to SAP TM.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the shipment type creation or management process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on shipment type configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to shipment type configuration, such as /SCMTMS/SHIP_TYPE for managing shipment types in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and properly configure your shipment types in SAP TM.