How To Fix LT118 - Define a transfer type or enter one that already exists

LT118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Define a transfer type or enter one that already exists

What causes this issue?

You have entered a <DS:GLOS.transfer_type>transfer type</> that does not
exist for this <DS:GLOS.warehouse_number>warehouse number</>.

How to fix this error?

Select a transfer type that already exists.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you want to define a new transfer type or copy an existing transfer
type from another warehouse number, do this in the Customizing
application.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

LT118 - Details

• The SAP error message LT118, which states "Define a transfer type or enter one that already exists," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics when a transfer type is not properly defined or recognized in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as creating transfer orders or performing stock transfers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Transfer Type: The transfer type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Entry: The transfer type may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management (WM) module.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified transfer type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Transfer Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Transfer Order > Define Transfer Types.
  Here, you can create a new