How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR260 - The Carrier Invoice Document type is not defined in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 260

• Message text: The Carrier Invoice Document type is not defined in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR260 - The Carrier Invoice Document type is not defined in the system ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR260 indicates that the system cannot find a defined carrier invoice document type. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to process or create a carrier invoice.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The carrier invoice document type has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a lack of setup in the customizing settings for Transportation Management.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being referenced may not exist or may have been incorrectly specified in the transaction or configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the specified document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Carrier Invoice Document Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Carrier Invoice > Define Document Types.
  Here, you can create or modify the document types for carrier invoices. Ensure that the necessary document type is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Document Types:
  
  Review the existing document types to ensure that the one you are trying to use is indeed defined and active.
  If it is defined, check if it is correctly configured with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to create or process carrier invoices. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for more details on configuring carrier invoices and document types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 to check the database tables related to document types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, 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 /SCMTMS/SFIR260 and successfully process carrier invoices in SAP TM.