How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR433 - Service order type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 433

• Message text: Service order type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR433 - Service order type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR433 Service order type &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a specified service order type. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Service Order Type: The service order type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The service order type may not have been configured properly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service order type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Order Type:
  
  Verify that the service order type you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (usually in SPRO) and checking the configuration for service order types.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Service Order Type:
  
  If the service order type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the customizing settings under the Transportation Management module.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you may need to modify its settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service order type. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SPRO and navigate to the Transportation Management section to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP TM you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant database tables for any inconsistencies or missing entries related to service order types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SE16 (Data Browser)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. You can search for the error message number or keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums 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.