How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES456 - Type &2 of document &1 is not an air-specific type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Type &2 of document &1 is not an air-specific type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES456 - Type &2 of document &1 is not an air-specific type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES456 indicates that there is an issue with the type of document being processed in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, the error states that the document type you are trying to use is not recognized as an air-specific type, which means that the system expects a document type that is valid for air transportation but has received a different type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use (e.g., shipment, freight order) is not configured as an air transport document in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not have the necessary configuration to recognize the document type as air-specific.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry where a non-air-specific document type was selected for an air transport scenario.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify the document type you are using. Ensure that it is indeed an air-specific document type. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP TMS.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the SAP TMS to ensure that the document types are correctly defined and that the air-specific types are set up properly.
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and check the settings under Transportation Management.
  
  
  Use Correct Document Type: If you find that the document type is incorrect, select the appropriate air-specific document type for your transaction.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on which document types are valid for air transport.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide assistance based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to TMS, such as /SCMTMS/SHIPMENT or /SCMTMS/FREIGHTORDER, to navigate and troubleshoot effectively.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to create or modify air transport documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.