How To Fix /SCMTMS/CFIR018 - BTD item type code not maintained

/SCMTMS/CFIR018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CFIR -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: BTD item type code not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR018 - BTD item type code not maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR018 BTD item type code not maintained typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of the Business Transaction Document (BTD) item type code. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid item type code for the business transaction being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The item type code for the business transaction is not maintained in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration during the setup of the Transportation Management module.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the business transaction and the item type code may not be correctly defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system not recognizing the item type code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Item Type Code:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM.
  Navigate to the relevant area where item types are defined (usually under the Transportation Management settings).
  Ensure