How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG169 - Enter a valid forwarding order type for item type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Enter a valid forwarding order type for item type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG169 - Enter a valid forwarding order type for item type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG169 indicates that there is an issue with the forwarding order type for a specific item type in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid forwarding order type that corresponds to the item type specified in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Forwarding Order Type: The forwarding order type specified for the item type does not exist or is not configured correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the TMS that link item types to forwarding order types.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect item type or forwarding order type during the creation or processing of the transportation order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration settings and verify that the forwarding order types are correctly defined for the relevant item types.
  Ensure that the mapping between item types and forwarding order types is correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Item Type:
  
  Check the item type that is causing the error. Ensure that it is a valid item type that is recognized by the system.
  If necessary, create or modify the item type to ensure it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Forwarding Order Types:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where forwarding order types are defined (e.g., customizing settings in SPRO).
  Ensure that the forwarding order type you are trying to use is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred during data entry, double-check the values entered for the item type and forwarding order type to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring forwarding order types and item types in TMS.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/ORDER or /SCMTMS/CONFIG to access relevant settings and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or modify forwarding orders and item types in the TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG169.