How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF204 - Document type &1 is not a transportation unit type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Document type &1 is not a transportation unit type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF204 - Document type &1 is not a transportation unit type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF204 Document type &1 is not a transportation unit type typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the document type specified (represented by &1) is not recognized as a valid transportation unit type within the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use is not defined as a transportation unit type in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the document type has not been properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify that the document type you are using is defined as a transportation unit type.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation Management -> Define Transportation Unit Types.
  
  
  
  Correct Document Type:
  
  If the document type is incorrect, replace it with a valid transportation unit type that is configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Customization:
  
  If you are using a custom document type, ensure that it has been properly configured in the system to be recognized as a transportation unit type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to set up and manage transportation unit types.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify transportation unit types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 to check the data dictionary for the relevant tables.
  Tables: Relevant tables may include /SCMTMS/TU for transportation units and T001 for document types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.