How To Fix /SCMTMS/CFIR009 - Forwarding settlement document type &1 does not exist in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CFIR -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Forwarding settlement document type &1 does not exist in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR009 - Forwarding settlement document type &1 does not exist in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR009 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the forwarding settlement document type in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find the specified forwarding settlement document type in the Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified forwarding settlement document type (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the following path: SAP Transportation Management -> Forwarding Settlement -> Define Document Types.
  Verify if the document type specified in the error message exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Document Type:
  
  If the document type is missing, you can create a new forwarding settlement document type by following the steps in the Customizing settings.
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields and settings for the document type.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the document type being referenced in the error message for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the document type was included in the transport request.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually create the document type in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring forwarding settlement document types in SAP TM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/CFIR009 and ensure that the forwarding settlement document type is correctly configured in your SAP system.