How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES524 - Air-specific forwarding order type &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 524

• Message text: Air-specific forwarding order type &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES524 - Air-specific forwarding order type &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES524 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific air-specific forwarding order type in the Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a forwarding order that is not defined or configured correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The forwarding order type for air transport may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being referenced may not exist or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specific forwarding order type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to forwarding order types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify if the air-specific forwarding order type is defined.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check under the Transportation Management settings for forwarding order types.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Order Type:
  
  If the order type does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly defined.
  If it exists but is not functioning, review its settings and make any necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access and work with the specified forwarding order type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to forwarding orders to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring forwarding order types in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/FO for managing forwarding orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.