How To Fix /SCMTMS/DG008 - Transportation mode type &1 unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/DG -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Transportation mode type &1 unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/DG008 - Transportation mode type &1 unknown ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/DG008 Transportation mode type &1 unknown typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) when the system encounters a transportation mode type that it does not recognize or that has not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transportation mode type specified in the transaction or configuration is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The transportation mode type may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to transportation modes.
  Transport Mode Not Active: The transportation mode type might not be active or available for use in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for transportation modes in SAP TMS.
  Ensure that the transportation mode type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Transportation Functions -> Define Transportation Modes.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the transportation mode type to ensure it is spelled correctly and matches the defined modes in the system.
  
  
  
  Activate Transportation Mode:
  
  If the transportation mode type is not active, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data related to transportation modes to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring transportation modes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TS to access transportation management settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify transportation mode settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the transportation mode types are correctly configured in your SAP system.