How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR006 - Define business document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Define business document type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR006 - Define business document type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR006 Define business document type typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that a required business document type has not been defined in the system. Business document types are essential for the proper functioning of various processes in SAP TM, such as transportation orders, freight orders, and other logistics-related documents.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The business document type required for the operation you are trying to perform has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the business document type may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Transport Request Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Business Document Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Transportation Functions -> Define Business Document Types.
  Here, you can define the necessary business document types that are missing. Make sure to fill in all required fields.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  Review the existing configurations for business document types to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport request for any errors or missing objects.
  You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring business document types in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration and /SCMTMS/TO for managing transportation orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCMTMS/TOR006 Define business document type error and ensure that your SAP TM system is properly configured for the required business processes.