How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR207 - Freight order type '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Freight order type '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR207 - Freight order type '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR207 Freight order type '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when the system is unable to find a specified freight order type. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues or missing entries in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The freight order type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or the freight order type not being created.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect or misspelled freight order type.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is newly implemented or recently upgraded, the necessary transport layers may not have been properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create the specified freight order type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Freight Order > Define Freight Order Types.
  Verify if the freight order type you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the freight order type. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the existing types in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Layer:
  
  If the system is newly implemented or recently upgraded, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been imported correctly. Check with your Basis team if needed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create freight orders of the specified type. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to freight order types for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/FREIGHT_ORDER to manage freight orders.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for similar issues faced by other users and potential solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution.