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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 types are defined correctly. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant customizing settings in SPRO.
  Checking the settings under Transportation Management > Freight Order Management > Define Freight Order Types or Freight Booking Types.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage freight bookings and orders. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for more information on the specific transaction you are working with, as it may provide additional context or requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that deal with freight bookings and orders, such as /SCMTMS/FREIGHT_BOOKING or /SCMTMS/FREIGHT_ORDER.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or manage freight bookings and orders in SAP TM.