How To Fix /SCMB/TMSRES202 - Enter Equipment Type for entry &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TMSRES -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Enter Equipment Type for entry &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TMSRES202 - Enter Equipment Type for entry &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TMSRES202 Enter Equipment Type for entry &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an attempt to create or manage transportation resources without specifying the required equipment type. This error indicates that the system expects an equipment type to be defined for the entry you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Equipment Type: The most common cause of this error is that the equipment type field is left blank or not filled in when creating or updating a transportation resource.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management system, where the equipment types are not properly defined or linked to the relevant resources.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently skipped the equipment type field during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Equipment Type: Go to the relevant transaction or screen where you are trying to create or manage the transportation resource and ensure that you fill in the equipment type field. This is usually a dropdown or selection field where you can choose the appropriate equipment type.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for transportation management to ensure that all necessary equipment types are defined and active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data for transportation resources is complete and that all required fields, including equipment type, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which equipment types are valid, refer to the SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for transportation management.
  
  
  User Training: If this error is occurring frequently, consider providing additional training for users on how to properly enter data in the transportation management system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMB/TMSRES for managing transportation resources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the equipment type is specified and that the configuration is correct, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMB/TMSRES202.