What does this error mean?
An equipment or container sequence number in the SCMTR message is invalid or duplicated.
SACHM069SCMTR Errors
Invalid equipment sequence number
An equipment or container sequence number in the SCMTR message is invalid or duplicated.
Why does this happen?
- Equipment sequence values are missing, repeated, or out of order.
- A container row was copied without changing its sequence.
- The declared equipment count and detail rows were generated from different data.
How to fix this error
- Review every equipment or container row and assign the required sequence correctly.
- Remove duplicate rows and confirm that no equipment detail is missing.
- Regenerate the message and verify the total equipment count before submission.
Who should resolve it?
Shipping Line / Shipping Agent / Freight Forwarder / Software Team
Send the exact error, filing reference, date, time, and supporting source document to the responsible team.
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SACHM069 FAQ
Questions users ask after seeing this error
What does SACHM069 mean?
An equipment or container sequence number in the SCMTR message is invalid or duplicated.
Can I refile after fixing this error?
Refiling depends on the transaction. First confirm whether the original submission failed, is pending, or already created an acknowledgement.
Who should resolve this issue?
Shipping Line / Shipping Agent / Freight Forwarder / Software Team should review the relevant source record or system step.
Is this always an ICEGATE system problem?
No. The cause may be source data, a carrier filing, GST or bank validation, DSC setup, user access, Customs processing, or the ICEGATE service.
Should I contact Customs?
Contact Customs when the record is waiting for officer action, assessment, approval, or a customs query. Technical and source-data issues should go to the responsible team first.
How long does resolution usually take?
There is no fixed time. A local data or DSC issue may be corrected quickly, while carrier, bank, GST, or Customs processing depends on the responsible organisation.