How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR872 - Type &1 not defined for manifest creation or assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 872

• Message text: Type &1 not defined for manifest creation or assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR872 - Type &1 not defined for manifest creation or assignment ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR872 Type &1 not defined for manifest creation or assignment typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue related to the configuration of transportation order types or the manifest process.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Transportation Order Type: The error indicates that the system is trying to process a transportation order of a type that has not been defined for manifest creation or assignment in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the SAP TM system related to the transportation order types and their association with manifest processes.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be correctly handling the transportation order types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Transportation Management > Transportation Order > Define Transportation Order Types.
  Ensure that the transportation order type you are trying to use is defined and configured correctly for manifest creation.
  Check if the order type is assigned to the relevant manifest process.
  
  
  
  Review Manifest Settings:
  
  In the same SPRO path, check the settings related to manifest creation and ensure that the transportation order type is included in the manifest configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the transportation order types and does not inadvertently exclude valid types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to transportation order types and manifest processes for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that manifest creation or assignment works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TOR for managing transportation orders and /SCMTMS/MANIFEST for manifest-related activities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.