How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ642 - FWA &1, v. &2: Proposed serv. item no. &3 serv. type &4 is missing in FWO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 642

• Message text: FWA &1, v. &2: Proposed serv. item no. &3 serv. type &4 is missing in FWO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ642 - FWA &1, v. &2: Proposed serv. item no. &3 serv. type &4 is missing in FWO ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ642 typically relates to issues in the Transportation Management (TM) module, specifically concerning Freight Order (FWO) processing. This error indicates that a proposed service item is missing in the Freight Order, which is necessary for the system to process the transportation request correctly.
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Service Item: The service item specified in the transportation request is not defined in the Freight Order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Transportation Management settings that prevent the system from recognizing the service item.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries for service types or service items.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the transportation request and the freight order may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Service Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and ensure that the service item number and service type are correctly defined and active.
  Verify that the service item is assigned to the correct service type.
  
  
  
  Review Freight Order:
  
  Open the Freight Order in question and check if the proposed service item is indeed missing.
  If it is missing, you may need to add it manually or adjust the transportation request to include the correct service item.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., service items, service types) is correctly maintained in the system.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Check Mapping and Integration:
  
  If you are using integration with other systems (like ERP), ensure that the mapping between the systems is correctly set up.
  Validate that the data being sent from the source system includes all necessary information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/FWO to access Freight Orders or /SCMTMS/TRQ for Transportation Requests.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCMTMS/TRQ642.