How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES471 - Forwarding order type &1 not found in type Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Forwarding order type &1 not found in type Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES471 - Forwarding order type &1 not found in type Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES471 indicates that the system is unable to find a forwarding order type in the customizing settings. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to create or process a forwarding order, and the specified order type is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entry: The forwarding order type you are trying to use has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type specified in the transaction or configuration might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is newly set up or has recently undergone changes, the necessary customizing settings may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified forwarding order type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Define Forwarding Order Types.
  Ensure that the forwarding order type you are trying to use is defined in this section.
  
  
  
  Verify Order Type:
  
  Double-check the order type you are entering in the transaction. Make sure it is spelled correctly and matches the defined types in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the system has recently undergone changes, check if the relevant customizing transport requests have been imported correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the forwarding order type. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP TM you are using, as there may be additional considerations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for accessing the IMG.
  /SCMTMS/FO for managing forwarding orders.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Community Forums: 
  
  Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.