How To Fix O8369 - Transport units of physical type & must have at least one compartment

O8369 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 369

• Message text: Transport units of physical type & must have at least one compartment

What causes this issue?

You attempted to save the transport unit without defining the
compartments. That is not allowed in the system.

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?

A transport unit that is defined as load-bearing must have at least one
compartment defined before it can be saved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8369 - Transport units of physical type & must have at least one compartment ?

  The SAP error message O8369 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of transport units in the system. Specifically, it states that transport units of a physical type must have at least one compartment defined. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with transport units in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Transportation Management (TM) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a transport unit (such as a container, pallet, or truck) that is defined as a physical type but does not have any compartments assigned to it. Compartment definitions are essential for managing the space within transport units, as they allow for the organization of goods and materials.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the transport unit has at least one compartment defined. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Transport