How To Fix /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE004 - Enter a freight booking type or freight order type

/SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter a freight booking type or freight order type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE004 - Enter a freight booking type or freight order type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE004 indicates that a freight booking type or freight order type has not been specified in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to create or process a freight booking or freight order without providing the necessary type information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a freight booking type or freight order type in the relevant transaction or screen.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the freight booking or order types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create freight bookings or orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Information: Ensure that you enter a valid freight booking type or freight order type in the relevant fields. Check the input fields for any missing data.
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the freight booking types and freight order