How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_INT161 - Freight document has no delivery reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_INT -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Freight document has no delivery reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_INT161 - Freight document has no delivery reference ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_INT161 indicates that a freight document does not have a delivery reference. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to process a freight order or a transportation requirement that is expected to be linked to a delivery document, but the link is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Delivery Reference: The freight document is created without a corresponding delivery reference. This can happen if the delivery was not created or was not properly linked to the freight order.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper linking of deliveries to freight documents.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during the creation of the freight document or delivery can lead to this issue.
  Integration Issues: If the system is integrated with other modules (like SAP ERP), there may be issues in the data transfer that result in missing references.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Creation: Ensure that the delivery document has been created and is available in the system. You can check this in the SAP ERP system or the relevant module.
  Link Delivery to Freight Document: If the delivery exists, you may need to manually link it to the freight document. This can usually be done in the freight order or transportation requirement screen.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the system is set up to automatically create and link deliveries to freight documents as expected.
  Data Validation: Validate the data entered during the creation of the freight document and delivery to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to resolve this error in your version of SAP TM.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/FREIGHT_ORDER or /SCMTMS/TRANSPORT_REQ to access the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and link deliveries and freight documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.