How To Fix /SCMTMS/GNT_VIS003 - Document types for some documents are missing; check the log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GNT_VIS -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Document types for some documents are missing; check the log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GNT_VIS003 - Document types for some documents are missing; check the log ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GNT_VIS003 Document types for some documents are missing; check the log typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that there are certain document types that are not defined or are missing in the system, which prevents the proper processing or visualization of transportation documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document types required for the specific transaction or process may not be configured in the system.
  Transport Request Issues: If the system was recently updated or transported, some configurations might not have been included or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain document types.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to not recognize certain document types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify that all necessary document types are defined.
  Ensure that the document types are correctly assigned to the relevant processes.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for more detailed information about which specific document types are missing. This can provide insights into what needs to be configured or corrected.
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to view logs related to the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included and properly imported.
  If needed, re-import the transport request or manually configure the missing document types.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document types in question. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in SAP TM to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies that may be affecting document types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring document types in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.