How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES593 - Could not create a forwarding order of type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 593

• Message text: Could not create a forwarding order of type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES593 - Could not create a forwarding order of type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES593 indicates that the system was unable to create a forwarding order of a specified type (denoted by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there are issues related to the configuration, data, or system settings.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The forwarding order type may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings related to the order type, such as the relevant customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  Data Issues: Required data for creating the forwarding order may be missing or incorrect. This could include missing master data (like business partners, transportation lanes, etc.) or incorrect data in the transportation request.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a forwarding order of the specified type.
  
  
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or bugs that are preventing the creation of the forwarding order.
  
  
  Incompatibility with Other Modules: If the forwarding order is supposed to interact with other modules (like Sales and Distribution or Materials Management), there may be incompatibilities or missing integration settings.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to SPRO and check the configuration for the forwarding order type. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Verify that the forwarding order type is active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Data: 
  
  Ensure that all required data for the forwarding order is available and correct. This includes checking master data and any related documents.
  Review the transportation request or any preceding documents to ensure they are complete.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: 
  
  Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to create forwarding orders.
  
  
  
  Check Logs and Traces: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for any detailed error messages or logs that can provide more context on the failure.
  Review the system logs for any related errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  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/ORDER for managing forwarding orders and /SCMTMS/TRANSPORT for transportation management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.