How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ708 - Default route can be assigned only to forwarding order or forw. quotation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Default route can be assigned only to forwarding order or forw. quotation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ708 - Default route can be assigned only to forwarding order or forw. quotation ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ708 indicates that a default route can only be assigned to a forwarding order or a forwarding quotation. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to assign a default route to a document type that does not support it.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to assign a default route to a document type that is not a forwarding order or forwarding quotation.
  The system is configured to restrict the assignment of default routes to specific document types, and the current document does not meet those criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that you are working with a forwarding order or forwarding quotation. If you are trying to assign a default route to a different type of document (e.g., a sales order or delivery), you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Use the Correct Document: If you need to assign a default route, create or use a forwarding order or forwarding quotation instead of the current document type.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe that the document type should allow for default route assignment, review the configuration settings in SAP TM. Check the settings for route determination and ensure that the document types are correctly configured to allow default routes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management to understand the specific requirements and configurations related to route assignment.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the action you are attempting. Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to unexpected error messages.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP TM, especially focusing on route determination and document types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.