How To Fix /SCMTMS/SUBCONTR008 - Required equipment type has not been specified for item &1

/SCMTMS/SUBCONTR008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SUBCONTR -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Required equipment type has not been specified for item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SUBCONTR008 - Required equipment type has not been specified for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SUBCONTR008 indicates that a required equipment type has not been specified for a particular item in the context of subcontracting within the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). This error typically arises when the system expects a specific equipment type to be defined for a transportation item, but it is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Equipment Type: The equipment type for the item in question has not been specified in the relevant master data or transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require an equipment type to be defined for certain processes, and these settings may not be properly configured.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the transportation item, the equipment type may have been overlooked or incorrectly entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Details: Review the details of the transportation item that triggered the error. Ensure that the equipment type is specified in the item details.
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