How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR860 - No direct shipment strategy assigned in Customizing for FU type "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 860

• Message text: No direct shipment strategy assigned in Customizing for FU type "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR860 - No direct shipment strategy assigned in Customizing for FU type "&1" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR860 No direct shipment strategy assigned in Customizing for FU type "&1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that there is no direct shipment strategy configured for the Freight Unit (FU) type specified in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the system does not have a direct shipment strategy assigned for the specific Freight Unit type being processed. This can happen if the configuration for direct shipment strategies has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Freight Unit Type: The Freight Unit type being referenced may not have a corresponding direct shipment strategy defined in the system.
  Customizing Issues: There may be issues in the customizing settings where the direct shipment strategy is supposed to be defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a direct shipment strategy is assigned to the relevant Freight Unit type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  
  
  
  Navigate to Transportation Management:
  
  Follow the path: Transportation Management -> Freight Unit -> Define Direct Shipment Strategies.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Strategies:
  
  Review the existing direct shipment strategies and ensure that there is a strategy defined for the Freight Unit type indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Create/Assign Strategy:
  
  If no strategy exists for the specified Freight Unit type, you will need to create a new direct shipment strategy or assign an existing one. Make sure to configure it according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the process again to see if the error persists. Create a new Freight Unit of the type that was causing the error and check if the direct shipment strategy is now being applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring direct shipment strategies in SAP TM.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/FU for managing Freight Units and /SCMTMS/TOR for transportation order management.
  Support: If the issue persists after configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your system is properly configured for direct shipments.