How To Fix TEM_MESSAGES_AL206 - Transaction activity &1 does not match transaction category &2

TEM_MESSAGES_AL206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TEM_MESSAGES_AL - Messages for TEM-AL Layer

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Transaction activity &1 does not match transaction category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_AL206 - Transaction activity &1 does not match transaction category &2 ?

  The SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_AL206 indicates that there is a mismatch between the transaction activity and the transaction category in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to reconcile the specified transaction activity with the expected transaction category.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The transaction activity defined in the system does not correspond to the expected transaction category. This could be due to incorrect configuration settings in the Transportation Management module.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect transaction activity or category when creating or processing a transaction.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not align with the standard transaction categories and activities.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Inconsistencies in master data related to transportation activities or categories can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can