How To Fix TM035 - Factor type & is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TM - Messages for FIMA

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Factor type & is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TM035 - Factor type & is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message TM035, which states "Factor type & is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of factor types used in transportation planning or cost calculation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Factor Type: The factor type referenced in the error message is not defined or is not allowed in the current context. This could be due to a typo, or the factor type may not be activated or configured properly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The factor type may not be assigned to the relevant transportation planning or cost calculation processes.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the transportation planning (like freight agreements, conditions, etc.) may not be set up correctly, leading to the use of an invalid factor type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factor Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify that the factor type in question is defined