How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR003 - Business document type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Business document type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR003 - Business document type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR003 Business document type &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific business document type that is referenced in the transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The business document type referenced by the error message may not be configured in the system. This could happen if the document type was never created or if it was deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being referenced may be misspelled or incorrectly specified in the transaction.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is part of a transport landscape, the document type may not have been transported correctly from the development to the quality or production environment.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify if the business document type exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking under the Transportation Management settings.
  If the document type does not exist, you may need to create it. This typically involves defining the document type in the system and setting its properties.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is correctly spelled and matches the expected format. Check the transaction or program where the error occurred for any typos.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If you suspect that the document type should exist but does not, check the transport logs to see if there were any issues during the transport process. You may need to re-transport the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business document type. You can check this in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the business document types relevant to your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TOC (for managing transportation orders) or /SCMTMS/TOR (for managing transportation requests) to navigate to the relevant areas in SAP TM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.