How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR080 - Cannot create FWSD; purchasing org. &1 is not a forwarding house

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Cannot create FWSD; purchasing org. &1 is not a forwarding house

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR080 - Cannot create FWSD; purchasing org. &1 is not a forwarding house ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR080 Cannot create FWSD; purchasing org. &1 is not a forwarding house typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue related to the configuration of the purchasing organization in relation to forwarding services.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The purchasing organization specified in the error message is not set up as a forwarding house in the system. In SAP TM, a forwarding house is required to manage forwarding services and related processes.
  Master Data Inconsistency: The master data for the purchasing organization may not be correctly maintained, leading to the system not recognizing it as a forwarding house.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from recognizing the purchasing organization as a forwarding house.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the purchasing organization is defined as a forwarding house. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under Logistics Execution or Transportation Management.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path, usually found under SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Transportation Functions -> Define Forwarding Houses.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly maintained in the system. Check the details in the vendor master data and ensure that it is linked to the appropriate forwarding house settings.
  You can check the vendor master data using transaction code MK03 (Display Vendor) and verify the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create forwarding service documents. Check the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on configuring forwarding houses and related settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  MK03 for vendor master data display.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the Forwarding Service Document (FWSD).