How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF212 - Document type &1 is not a container unit type

/SCMTMS/TS_PROF212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 212

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF212 - Document type &1 is not a container unit type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF212 Document type &1 is not a container unit type typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of document types related to container units. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type Configuration: The document type specified in the error message (&1) is not recognized as a valid container unit type in the system. This could be due to a misconfiguration in the system settings or an incorrect assignment of document types.
  
  
  Missing Container Unit Type: The system may not have the necessary container unit type defined or activated in the configuration.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the document type in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for document types in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the document type you