How To Fix /SCMTMS/BDFLW_QR002 - Business document type missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/BDFLW_QR -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Business document type missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/BDFLW_QR002 - Business document type missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/BDFLW_QR002 Business document type missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a required business document type for a specific process or transaction. This can happen during various operations, such as creating or processing transportation documents, and it indicates that the necessary configuration for the business document type is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The business document type that the system is trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the business document type may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is part of a transport layer, the necessary configurations may not have been transported correctly.
  Versioning Issues: There may be discrepancies between different versions of the system or between development and production environments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Transportation Management and check the configuration for business document types.
  Ensure that the required business document type is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Business Document Type:
  
  If the business document type is indeed missing, you may need to create it. This involves defining the document type in the system and ensuring that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary configurations were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the business document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific business document type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to find the business document type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/BD for business document management, which may help in troubleshooting.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.