How To Fix /SCMTMS/MSG168 - For mandatory attachment type &1 no attachments exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MSG -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: For mandatory attachment type &1 no attachments exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG168 - For mandatory attachment type &1 no attachments exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG168 indicates that a mandatory attachment type (denoted by &1) is required but no attachments exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to process a document or transaction that requires specific attachments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Attachments: The primary cause of this error is that the required attachment type has not been uploaded or linked to the relevant document or transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the attachment type is set as mandatory, but the system does not have the necessary settings to handle attachments properly.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to upload or view attachments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Upload Required Attachments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant document or transaction in SAP TM.
  Check the attachment section and upload the required documents for the mandatory attachment type specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for attachment types in the SAP TM system. Ensure that the mandatory attachment types are correctly defined and that the system is set up to handle them.
  You can check the configuration in the Customizing settings under Transportation Management > Basic Settings > Attachment Types.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to upload and manage attachments. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on the required attachment types and their purposes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Attachment Types: Understand the different attachment types defined in your SAP TM system and their significance in the business process.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to document management and attachments in SAP TM, such as CV01N (Create Document) or CV02N (Change Document).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/MSG168 and ensure that the necessary attachments are in place for your transactions in SAP TM.