How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL161 - Default type already exists

/SCMTMS/TAL161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Default type already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL161 - Default type already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL161 Default type already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to create a default type (such as a default transportation lane, route, or other configuration) that already exists in the system. This can happen during configuration or when trying to set up transportation-related data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing entry in the system with the same key or identifier that you are trying to create.
  Configuration Overlap: If you are importing or migrating data, there may be overlaps in the configuration that lead to this error.
  Incorrect Data Input: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect or incomplete data input that leads the system to believe that a duplicate entry is being created.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP TM and check for existing entries