How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR474 - No ERP shipment number or system number provided

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 474

• Message text: No ERP shipment number or system number provided

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR474 - No ERP shipment number or system number provided ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR474 No ERP shipment number or system number provided typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to process a transportation order or related document without the necessary identifiers. This error indicates that the system is expecting either an ERP shipment number or a system number to proceed with the operation, but neither has been provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the transaction or function being executed does not have the required shipment number or system number populated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the integration between SAP TM and the ERP system, leading to missing or incorrect data.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped entering the required shipment number or system number.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the shipment number correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the shipment number or system number is correctly entered in the relevant fields before executing the transaction.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in both SAP TM and the ERP system to ensure that they are correctly set up to pass shipment numbers between systems.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the process to see where the shipment number is being lost or not passed correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with to ensure all prerequisites are met.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance, especially if it involves custom developments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM and ERP that may be involved in the process.
  Integration Points: Understand the integration points between SAP TM and ERP, as this can help identify where the data might be getting lost.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary roles and authorizations to access and process shipment data.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transportation management tasks in SAP.