How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ805 - Specify service type before assigning serv.item to forwarding agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Specify service type before assigning serv.item to forwarding agreement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ805 - Specify service type before assigning serv.item to forwarding agreement ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ805 indicates that a service type must be specified before you can assign a service item to a forwarding agreement in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a forwarding agreement without having defined the necessary service type for the service item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Type: The primary cause of this error is that the service item you are trying to assign to the forwarding agreement does not have a service type defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the service types in the system, leading to the inability to assign them correctly.
  Data Entry Error: It could also be a simple oversight where the service type was not entered during the creation of the service item.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Service Type:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where you can define service types (usually in the customizing settings).
  Ensure that the service type is created and configured properly.
  
  
  
  Assign Service Type to Service Item:
  
  Go to the service item that you are trying to assign to the forwarding agreement.
  Edit the service item and specify the appropriate service type.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Forwarding Agreement Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the forwarding agreement is set up correctly to accept the service items with the specified service types.
  Review any related configuration settings in the Transportation Management module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to assign the service item to the forwarding agreement again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/AGMT for managing forwarding agreements and /SCMTMS/SRV for service items.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed guidance on service types and forwarding agreements.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to service items and forwarding agreements.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that a service type is specified and correctly assigned, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your tasks in SAP TM.