How To Fix /SCMTMS/PRNT012 - Document ID: &1 - &2: CFIR category not relevant for creating document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PRNT -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Document ID: &1 - &2: CFIR category not relevant for creating document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PRNT012 - Document ID: &1 - &2: CFIR category not relevant for creating document ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PRNT012 Document ID: &1 - &2: CFIR category not relevant for creating document typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue related to the configuration of the CFIR (Customer Freight Invoice Request) category. This error indicates that the system is unable to create a document because the specified CFIR category is not relevant for the document type you are trying to create.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The CFIR category may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the Customizing (SPRO) for Transportation Management.
  Document Type Mismatch: The document type you are trying to create may not be compatible with the CFIR category specified.
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the CFIR category or the document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create documents of the specified CFIR category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Customizing settings in SAP (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Transportation Management and check the configuration for CFIR categories.
  Ensure that the CFIR category you are trying to use is correctly defined and relevant for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to create is compatible with the CFIR category.
  Check if there are any restrictions or specific settings that need to be applied for the document type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check if all necessary master data (like customer, vendor, or material data) is correctly maintained and relevant to the CFIR category.
  Ensure that the relevant data is active and correctly linked to the CFIR category.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create the document.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document creation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PRNT for printing or /SCMTMS/CFIR for managing CFIR categories.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.