How To Fix WB2B2043 - The combination of TEW type &1 and TC type &2 is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

• Message number: 043

• Message text: The combination of TEW type &1 and TC type &2 is not possible

What causes this issue?

The combination of TEW type &v1& and TC type &v2& is not possible as
the Trading Contract group &v3& is not assigned to this TEW type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2043 - The combination of TEW type &1 and TC type &2 is not possible ?

  The SAP error message WB2B2043 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the TEW (Transport Equipment Type) and TC (Transport Container Type) in the context of transportation management or logistics execution. This error typically arises when the system is unable to process a specific combination of transport equipment and container types due to configuration or data inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The TEW type and TC type may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the customizing tables.
  Incompatibility: The specific combination of TEW and TC types may not be allowed based on business rules or system settings.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to either the TEW or TC types.
  Transport Management Settings: The settings in the transportation management module may not support the combination being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction SPRO) and verify the configuration for TEW and TC types.
  Ensure that the combination of TEW and TC types is allowed in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for both the TEW and TC types to ensure they are correctly defined and active.
  Make sure that the relevant data is maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to transportation management to understand the valid combinations of TEW and TC types.
  
  
  
  Error Analysis:
  
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for any additional error messages or logs that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration or master data, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that the combination can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SLG1 (Application Log), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or recommendations.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WB2B2043 error and implement a solution to resolve it.