How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG153 - Item type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Item type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG153 - Item type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG153 Item type &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to recognize or find a specific item type that is being referenced in a transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The item type referenced by &1 may not have been defined in the system. This could happen if the item type was never created or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Item Type: The item type being used in the transaction may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is part of a transport layer, the item type may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the item type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify if the item type exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking under the Transportation Management settings.
  If the item type does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Correct Item Type Reference: 
  
  Ensure that the item type being referenced is spelled correctly and matches the defined item types in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: 
  
  If the item type was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: 
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the item type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on item types in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE80 for object navigator to check the definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.