How To Fix /SCMTMS/CFIR142 - Customizing missing in FWO &1 for movement type &2, stage type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CFIR -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Customizing missing in FWO &1 for movement type &2, stage type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR142 - Customizing missing in FWO &1 for movement type &2, stage type &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR142 Customizing missing in FWO &1 for movement type &2, stage type &3 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a configuration issue related to Forwarding Order (FWO) settings. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary customizing settings for a specific movement type and stage type in the Forwarding Order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The error usually arises when the required customizing entries for the specified movement type and stage type are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an incorrect or incomplete configuration in the Transportation Management settings.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of customizing settings, some entries may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for Transportation Management.
  Check the settings for Forwarding Orders, specifically for the movement type and stage type mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the necessary entries are created and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Entries:
  
  If the required customizing entries are missing, create them as per your business requirements.
  You may need to consult with your functional team or refer to documentation to understand what the correct settings should be.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, verify that all necessary customizing settings were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing settings or manually create them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Transportation Management for any specific guidelines or known issues regarding the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG) or /SCMTMS/FO (to manage Forwarding Orders) to navigate to the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCMTMS/CFIR142.