How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH238 - Def. route type &1 of def. route &2 not found; check Customizing settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Def. route type &1 of def. route &2 not found; check Customizing settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH238 - Def. route type &1 of def. route &2 not found; check Customizing settings ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH238 indicates that a specific route type for a defined route is not found in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is trying to access a route that has not been properly configured or defined in the Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Route Type Definition: The route type specified in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The Customizing settings for transportation routes may not be correctly maintained, leading to the system being unable to find the required route type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that define routes and their types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the Customizing settings for Transportation Management.
  Go to the path: SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Transportation Functions -> Define Route Types.
  Ensure that the route type mentioned in the error message is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Route Type:
  
  If the route type is not defined, you will need to create it. Make sure to provide all necessary details such as the description, relevant parameters, and any other required settings.
  
  
  
  Review Existing Routes:
  
  Check the existing routes in the system to ensure that they are correctly configured and that the route type is correctly assigned to them.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring route types and routes in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to execute the process that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/ROUTE to manage routes or /SCMTMS/CONFIG to access configuration settings.
  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 configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/SCH238 and ensure that your route types are correctly defined in the system.