How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ096 - One type needs to be defined as default type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: One type needs to be defined as default type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ096 - One type needs to be defined as default type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ096 One type needs to be defined as default type typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the transportation request types in the system. Specifically, it means that among the defined transportation request types, one must be designated as the default type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Type: In the configuration of transportation request types, there is no type marked as the default. The system requires at least one type to be set as the default for processing.
  Configuration Error: There may be an oversight in the configuration settings where the default type was not specified or was inadvertently removed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define one of the transportation request types as the default type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration for Transportation Management. This is usually found under SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Settings > Define Transportation Request Types.
  
  
  
  Select Transportation Request Types:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will see a list of transportation request types that have been defined.
  
  
  
  Set Default Type:
  
  Identify the transportation request type that you want to set as the default.
  There should be an option or checkbox to mark this type as the default. Ensure that you select this option.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, try to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP TM for more detailed information on configuring transportation request types.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or /SCMTMS/PRT for managing transportation requests.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that one transportation request type is defined as the default, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your transportation management processes.