How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES525 - Ocean-specific forwarding order type &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 525

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES525 - Ocean-specific forwarding order type &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES525 Ocean-specific forwarding order type &1 not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a specific forwarding order type that is designated for ocean freight. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The forwarding order type for ocean freight may not be configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being referenced may not be valid or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific forwarding order type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the order type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and check the configuration for forwarding order types under the Transportation Management settings.
  Ensure that the ocean-specific forwarding order type is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Order Type:
  
  Confirm that the order type referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant tables (e.g., /SCMTMS/FO_TYPE).
  If the order type is missing, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the forwarding order type.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the master data and configuration settings to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring ocean freight forwarding order types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO to access the IMG, or SE11 to view table entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.