How To Fix /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST006 - Invalid order type in order scheme &1. Please enter TU Cat for type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Invalid order type in order scheme &1. Please enter TU Cat for type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST006 - Invalid order type in order scheme &1. Please enter TU Cat for type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST006 indicates that there is an issue with the order type in the order scheme within the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error suggests that the system is unable to find a valid Transportation Unit (TU) category for the specified order type.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Order Type: The order type specified in the order scheme does not exist or is not configured correctly in the system.
  Missing TU Category: The Transportation Unit category for the specified order type is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the order types and their corresponding TU categories in the SAP TM settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP TM configuration settings and verify that the order type mentioned in the error message is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the order type is active and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Define TU Category:
  
  Navigate to the configuration for Transportation Unit categories in SAP TM.
  Ensure that a TU category is defined for the order type in question. If it is missing, create a new TU category and link it to the order type.
  
  
  
  Review Order Scheme:
  
  Check the order scheme configuration to ensure that the order type is correctly assigned to the appropriate scheme.
  Make sure that the order scheme is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the order creation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring order types and TU categories in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or SE11 to check the database tables related to order types and TU categories.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST006 and ensure that your order types and TU categories are correctly configured in SAP TM.