How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR640 - Document is incomplete; equipment type of item &2 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Document is incomplete; equipment type of item &2 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR640 - Document is incomplete; equipment type of item &2 is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR640 Document is incomplete; equipment type of item &2 is missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration or data completeness of a transportation document, such as a transportation order or shipment.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the equipment type for a specific item (denoted by &2) in the transportation document is missing. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The equipment type may not be defined in the master data for the item.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in SAP TM may not be set up correctly to recognize or assign equipment types.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to missing information.
  Integration Issues: If the data is being pulled from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with the data transfer or mapping.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the equipment type is defined for the item in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., Material Master, Equipment Master).
  Ensure that the equipment type is correctly assigned to the item in the transportation document.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Document:
  
  Open the transportation document that generated the error and check the item details. Look for the equipment type field and see if it is populated.
  If it is empty, you may need to enter the appropriate equipment type manually.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to equipment types. Ensure that the system is set up to recognize and assign equipment types correctly.
  You may need to consult with your SAP TM configuration team to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Review the data entry process to ensure that all required fields are being filled out correctly. Implement validation checks if necessary to prevent incomplete entries.
  
  
  
  Integration Checks:
  
  If the data is being transferred from another system, check the integration settings and mappings to ensure that the equipment type is being passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TOR to access transportation orders or /SCMTMS/SH for shipments to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message regarding the missing equipment type in your SAP TM documents.