How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ463 - A unique freight document type does not exist for the selected stages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 463

• Message text: A unique freight document type does not exist for the selected stages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ463 - A unique freight document type does not exist for the selected stages ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ463 indicates that there is no unique freight document type defined for the selected stages in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when trying to create or process a freight order or transportation request, and the system cannot find a corresponding freight document type that matches the criteria of the selected stages.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the freight document type has not been configured for the specific transportation stages you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Stage Selection: The stages selected may not correspond to any defined freight document type in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the TMS, they may not have been properly aligned with the freight document types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the section where freight document types are defined (usually under SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Transportation Functions -> Define Freight Document Types).
  Ensure that there is a freight document type defined for the stages you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Document Types:
  
  If a document type is missing, create a new freight document type that corresponds to the required stages.
  Ensure that the new document type is properly linked to the relevant transportation stages.
  
  
  
  Review Stage Selection:
  
  Double-check the stages you are selecting when creating the freight order or transportation request.
  Ensure that they are valid and correspond to the defined freight document types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements or configurations related to freight document types and stages.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or /SCMTMS/FRD for freight document management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify freight document types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP TMS for further assistance.