How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR097 - PO type not specified for freight settlement type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: PO type not specified for freight settlement type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR097 - PO type not specified for freight settlement type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR097 PO type not specified for freight settlement type &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of freight settlement types and their associated purchase order (PO) types.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error indicates that there is no purchase order type defined for the specified freight settlement type. This can happen if the configuration for freight settlement types is incomplete or not properly set up in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The freight settlement type may not be correctly assigned to a purchase order type in the system, leading to this error when trying to process freight settlements.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the freight settlement types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Transportation Management > Freight Settlement > Define Freight Settlement Types.
  Ensure that the freight settlement type in question has a corresponding purchase order type defined.
  
  
  
  Assign PO Type:
  
  If the PO type is missing, you will need to create or assign a valid purchase order type to the freight settlement type.
  Make sure that the PO type is active and correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to freight settlement, review the code to ensure it correctly handles the assignment of PO types to freight settlement types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that freight settlements can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to freight settlement types for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  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 insights.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your freight settlement processes function correctly.