How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ693 - Default capacity document type not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Default capacity document type not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ693 - Default capacity document type not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ693 Default capacity document type not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a default capacity document type for a specific transportation request or planning scenario. This can happen due to configuration issues or missing settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The default capacity document type may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings were not completed during the implementation of SAP TM.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the transportation management system may not be correctly defined, leading to the system being unable to identify the appropriate document type.
  Transport Layer Issues: If there are issues with the transport layer or if the necessary transport requests have not been moved to the production environment, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Define Capacity Document Types.
  Ensure that the default capacity document type is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Default Document Type:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if a default capacity document type is assigned to the relevant transportation planning settings.
  If it is missing, create a new document type or assign an existing one as the default.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings related to transportation management are correctly configured.
  Check if the relevant organizational units (like plants, storage locations, etc.) are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a recent transport, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been successfully imported into the target system.
  Check for any missing objects or configurations that may not have been transported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to transportation management for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes using the error message number or keywords.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCMTMS/TRQ693 Default capacity document type not found error in SAP TM.