How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR231 - Cannot build HBL/HAWB; no building strategy found for document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Cannot build HBL/HAWB; no building strategy found for document type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR231 - Cannot build HBL/HAWB; no building strategy found for document type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR231 Cannot build HBL/HAWB; no building strategy found for document type typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to create House Bill of Lading (HBL) or House Air Waybill (HAWB) due to the absence of a defined building strategy for the specified document type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Building Strategy: The primary cause of this error is that there is no building strategy defined for the document type you are trying to process. Building strategies dictate how the system should group and create HBLs or HAWBs based on the transportation documents.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the transportation management system may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a valid strategy for the document type.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Building Strategy:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Logistics Execution > Transportation > Transportation Management > Building Strategies.
  Check if a building strategy exists for the document type you are working with (e.g., HBL or HAWB).
  If it does not exist, create a new building strategy that meets your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that the document type is linked to the appropriate building strategy.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the customizing settings for transportation management to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Check for any dependencies or prerequisites that may need to be fulfilled for the building strategy to be applicable.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  Create a new transportation document and attempt to build the HBL/HAWB again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management for detailed information on building strategies and document types.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the configuration of building strategies and ensuring that the document types are correctly set up, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create HBLs or HAWBs in SAP TM.