How To Fix /SCMTMS/CFIR029 - Forwarding settlement document type missing

/SCMTMS/CFIR029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CFIR -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Forwarding settlement document type missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR029 - Forwarding settlement document type missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR029 Forwarding settlement document type missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue related to the configuration of forwarding settlement documents. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid document type for the forwarding settlement process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The forwarding settlement document type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the forwarding settlement document type may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Transport Management Configuration: There may be issues in the configuration of the transportation management settings that relate to forwarding settlement.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Transportation Management -> Forwarding Settlement -> Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the necessary forwarding settlement document types are defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the relevant document type is assigned to the appropriate