How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR192 - &1 freight settlement documents are "ABD Creation Failed"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 192

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR192 - &1 freight settlement documents are "ABD Creation Failed" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR192 indicating that "freight settlement documents are 'ABD Creation Failed'" typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the creation of the Actual Billing Document (ABD) for freight settlements. This error can arise due to various reasons, and addressing it usually involves checking several aspects of the configuration and data involved in the freight settlement process.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required data for creating the ABD may be missing or incomplete. This can include missing freight agreements, incorrect shipment data, or incomplete billing information.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP TM system related to freight settlement, such as incorrect settings in the freight agreement or billing type.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the ABD may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application server, that prevent the creation of the ABD.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard process of ABD creation.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Completeness: Review the freight settlement documents and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. Verify that all necessary data (e.g., shipment details, freight agreements) is available.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to freight settlements. Ensure that the billing types and freight agreements are correctly set up.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create ABDs. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Analyze Logs: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for detailed error logs that can provide more context on why the ABD creation failed.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you may want to debug the process to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/ABDC for managing ABDs and /SCMTMS/FRG for freight agreements.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Transportation Management and freight settlement processes for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.