How To Fix /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG025 - Item &1: Group type &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Item &1: Group type &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG025 - Item &1: Group type &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG025 Item &1: Group type &2 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue related to the configuration of charge groups or charge types in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error indicates that the system is trying to reference a group type (charge group) that has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings for transportation charges.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the configuration where the group type is defined.
  Transport Charge Group Not Assigned: The specific item or document may not have the appropriate transport charge group assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify that the group type referenced in the error message exists.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path, typically found under SPRO -> Transportation Management -> Basic Settings -> Define Charge Groups.
  Ensure that the group type &2 is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Group Type:
  
  If the group type does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration.
  Define the group type with the required parameters and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Item Configuration:
  
  Review the item configuration that is causing the error (Item &1) to ensure that it is correctly linked to a valid charge group.
  Make sure that the item is set up to use the correct group type.
  
  
  
  Transport Charge Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the transport charge assignment is correctly set up in the relevant documents (e.g., transportation requests, freight orders).
  Check if the charge type is correctly assigned to the transportation charge calculation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, /SCMTMS/CHRG for charge management, or /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSP for transportation documents.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed guidance on charge configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary configurations are in place for transportation charges in SAP TM.