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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 configuration settings in the system.
  Check if the document type is linked to the relevant business processes.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Verify that all necessary customizing settings related to forwarding settlement are correctly set up.
  Check for any missing entries or incorrect configurations that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and create forwarding settlement documents.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration of forwarding settlement document types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or /SCMTMS/CFIR for forwarding settlement processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SCMTMS/CFIR029 error message in SAP.