How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR168 - &1 freight settlement documents are "SES Creation Failed"

/SCMTMS/SFIR168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: &1 freight settlement documents are "SES Creation Failed"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR168 - &1 freight settlement documents are "SES Creation Failed" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR168 indicating that "SES Creation Failed" for freight settlement documents typically arises in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error can occur during the process of creating a Service Entry Sheet (SES) for freight settlement, which is a crucial step in the logistics and transportation process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The freight settlement document may lack necessary information, such as vendor details, transportation charges, or other required fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system related to freight settlement or the integration with the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the SES may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database, system performance, or bugs in the SAP software.
  Inconsistent Data: Data inconsistencies between the TM and MM modules can