How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG151 - Service product &1: Item type is mandatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Service product &1: Item type is mandatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG151 - Service product &1: Item type is mandatory ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG151 indicates that there is a missing mandatory field related to the item type for a service product in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a service product, and the system requires that the item type be specified but it is not provided.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of the item type for the service product you are trying to work with. In SAP TM, item types are essential for defining the characteristics and behavior of service products, and they must be specified for the system to process the data correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Service Product Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the service product in question and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the item type is specified in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Maintain Item Type:
  
  If the item type is missing, you will need to enter a valid item type. This can usually be done in the service product master data or during the creation of the service product.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  If you are unsure about which item types are available or how to configure them, you may need to review the customizing settings in SAP TM.
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for service products and item types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for guidance on the specific requirements for service products and item types.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify service products and their associated item types.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to save or process the service product again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PRD for service product management or /SCMTMS/ORD for order management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By ensuring that the item type is correctly specified and configured, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your work in SAP TM.