How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES476 - Automatic FU building must be enabled in "Direct Shipment" FWO type &1

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 476

• Message text: Automatic FU building must be enabled in "Direct Shipment" FWO type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES476 - Automatic FU building must be enabled in "Direct Shipment" FWO type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES476 indicates that automatic Freight Unit (FU) building is not enabled for the "Direct Shipment" Freight Order (FWO) type in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) system. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or process a Freight Order that requires automatic FU building, but the configuration for that specific FWO type does not allow it.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the configuration settings for the Freight Order type in the SAP TM system do not have the option for automatic Freight Unit building enabled. This can happen if the system was not set up correctly or if there were changes made to the configuration that disabled this feature.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enable automatic Freight Unit building for the "Direct Shipment" Freight Order type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Transportation Management:
  
  Follow the path: Transportation Management -> Basic Settings -> Define Freight Order Types.
  
  
  
  Select the Relevant Freight Order Type:
  
  Find the "Direct Shipment" Freight Order type (you may need to know the specific identifier for this FWO type).
  
  
  
  Edit the Freight Order Type Settings:
  
  Open the settings for the "Direct Shipment" FWO type.
  Look for the option related to "Automatic Freight Unit Building" and ensure that it is enabled.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Try to create or process the Freight Order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring Freight Order types and Freight Unit building.
  Transport Management: Ensure that your overall transport management processes are correctly set up, as this can affect how Freight Orders and Freight Units are handled.
  User Authorizations: Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or TM functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional settings or dependencies that need to be addressed.