How To Fix /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST018 - Enter activity type &1 for activity scheme &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter activity type &1 for activity scheme &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST018 - Enter activity type &1 for activity scheme &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST018 indicates that there is a missing or incorrect configuration related to the activity type in the activity scheme within the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when the system expects a specific activity type to be defined for a given activity scheme, but it is either not defined or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Activity Type: The specified activity type (&1) is not defined in the system for the given activity scheme (&2).
  Incorrect Configuration: The activity type may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the activity scheme.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly referencing the activity types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Types:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the activity scheme in SAP TMS.
  Verify that the activity type specified in the error message is indeed defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Activity Type:
  
  If the activity type is missing, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics ? Transportation ? Basic Transportation Functions ? Activity Management ? Define Activity Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the activity type is correctly configured with all necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Assign Activity Type to Activity Scheme:
  
  Ensure that the activity type is assigned to the correct activity scheme. This can be done in the same configuration area where you define activity types.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Enhancements:
  
  If there are any custom developments, check if they are correctly implemented and referencing the right activity types.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of TMS you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE80 for development objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST018.