How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ071 - Creation of forwarding settlement documents is not enabled for type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Creation of forwarding settlement documents is not enabled for type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ071 - Creation of forwarding settlement documents is not enabled for type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ071 Creation of forwarding settlement documents is not enabled for type &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to create forwarding settlement documents for a transportation charge type that is not configured to allow such document creation.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The forwarding settlement document type you are trying to create is not enabled in the system configuration. This could be due to missing settings in the Customizing (SPRO) for Transportation Management.
  Charge Type Not Allowed: The specific charge type (indicated by &1 in the error message) is not set up to allow the creation of forwarding settlement documents.
  Document Type Restrictions: There may be restrictions on certain document types that prevent the creation of forwarding settlement documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Transportation Management > Forwarding Settlement > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to create is properly configured to allow forwarding settlement document creation.
  
  
  
  Review Charge Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific charge type that is causing the error.
  Navigate to Transportation Management > Forwarding Settlement > Define Charge Types.
  Ensure that the charge type is set up correctly and is allowed for forwarding settlement document creation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management to understand the requirements and configurations for forwarding settlement documents.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SE80 for development-related tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create forwarding settlement documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.