How To Fix /SCMTMS/CFIR553 - Billing type not maintained for the FWSD type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CFIR -

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Billing type not maintained for the FWSD type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR553 - Billing type not maintained for the FWSD type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR553 Billing type not maintained for the FWSD type &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of billing types related to Freight Order or Freight Settlement Document (FWSD) types.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is unable to find a billing type that is associated with the specified Freight Settlement Document (FWSD) type. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The billing type for the specific FWSD type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Customization: The configuration settings for billing types may not have been properly set up or may have been changed inadvertently.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that link FWSD types to billing types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Transportation Management.
  Look for the configuration related to billing types and ensure that the billing type is maintained for the specific FWSD type in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Billing Type:
  
  If the billing type is not maintained, you will need to create or assign a billing type to the FWSD type.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the section for Freight Settlement.
  
  
  
  Review Customization Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings related to billing and FWSD types are correctly configured.
  Check for any recent changes that might have affected the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to Transportation Management for additional guidance on billing types and FWSD types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE80 for development objects to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/CFIR553.