How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF208 - Document type &1 is not valid for transportation mode "Road"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Document type &1 is not valid for transportation mode "Road"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF208 - Document type &1 is not valid for transportation mode "Road" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF208 Document type &1 is not valid for transportation mode "Road" typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) when there is an issue with the configuration of document types associated with the transportation mode "Road." Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified in the error message (&1) is not configured to be used with the transportation mode "Road."
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the TMS settings where the document type is not linked to the appropriate transportation mode.
  Custom Document Types: If custom document types are being used, they may not have been properly set up for the road transportation mode.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant section where document types are defined (usually under SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Settings -> Define Document Types).
  Verify that the document type in question is correctly configured for the "Road" transportation mode.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type to Transportation Mode:
  
  If the document type is not assigned to the "Road" transportation mode, you will need to add it.
  Ensure that the document type is valid and meets the requirements for road transportation.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If you are using custom document types, ensure that they are properly defined and linked to the transportation mode "Road."
  Check for any custom logic that might be affecting the document type assignment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by trying to create a transportation document using the specified document type and mode to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management for detailed information on document types and transportation modes.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the document type is valid for the specified transportation mode.