How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ584 - Direct shipment; assign a correct default freight document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 584

• Message text: Direct shipment; assign a correct default freight document type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ584 - Direct shipment; assign a correct default freight document type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ584 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of freight document types for direct shipments. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid default freight document type for the direct shipment process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The default freight document type for direct shipments has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The freight document type assigned is not valid for the direct shipment process.
  Customizing Issues: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to transportation management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Freight Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Transportation Management -> Freight Order -> Define Freight Document Types.
  Ensure that there is a valid freight document type defined for direct shipments.
  
  
  
  Assign Default Freight Document Type:
  
  In the same IMG area, check the settings for Assign Default Freight Document Types.
  Ensure that a default freight document type is assigned for the relevant transportation scenario (e.g., direct shipment).
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Lane Settings:
  
  Check the transportation lane settings to ensure that the freight document type is correctly assigned to the transportation lane used for the direct shipment.
  
  
  
  Check User Parameters:
  
  Sometimes, user-specific settings can affect the behavior. Check if there are any user parameters that might be influencing the freight document type selection.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the direct shipment process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring transportation management and freight document types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCMTMS/TRQ584 error and ensure that your direct shipment process functions correctly.