How To Fix /SCMTMS/CUSTOMIZING001 - Equipment group and type Customizing missing in SCM Basis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Equipment group and type Customizing missing in SCM Basis

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CUSTOMIZING001 - Equipment group and type Customizing missing in SCM Basis ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CUSTOMIZING001 indicates that there is a missing configuration related to the equipment group and type in the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) system, specifically in the Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary customizing settings for the equipment types that are required for transportation planning and execution.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The equipment group and type have not been defined in the customizing settings of the SCM system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the equipment types.
  Transport Request Issues: If the customizing settings were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the customizing settings for Transportation Management.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to: Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Settings -> Define Equipment Types.
  Ensure that the required equipment types and groups are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entries:
  
  If the required equipment group and type are missing, create them by following the customizing path mentioned above.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings for the equipment types are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the customizing settings were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues during the transport.
  If necessary, re-transport the customizing settings or manually create the missing entries in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SCM you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the customizing settings and transport requests, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for customizing, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE80 for object navigator.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCMTMS/CUSTOMIZING001 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Transportation Management and equipment configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing equipment group and type in your SAP SCM system.