How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY288 - Means of transport &1 is different to means of transport &2 in TU &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Means of transport &1 is different to means of transport &2 in TU &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY288 - Means of transport &1 is different to means of transport &2 in TU &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY288 indicates a mismatch between the means of transport (MOT) assigned to a transportation unit (TU) and the means of transport associated with the delivery. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and logistics processes within SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The means of transport assigned to the transportation unit (TU) does not match the means of transport defined for the delivery.
  This can happen if the TU was created with a different means of transport than what is specified in the delivery document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Means of Transport:
  
  Review the means of transport assigned to the transportation unit (TU) and the delivery.
  Ensure that both the TU and the delivery have the same means of transport.
  
  
  
  Update the Means of Transport:
  
  If there is a discrepancy, you may need to update the means of transport in either