How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES608 - Freight agreement type &1 not found; check in Customization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Freight agreement type &1 not found; check in Customization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES608 - Freight agreement type &1 not found; check in Customization ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES608 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific freight agreement type in the customization settings. This can occur in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to access or utilize a freight agreement that has not been properly defined or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The freight agreement type specified in the transaction or process is not defined in the system's customization settings.
  Incorrect Input: The freight agreement type being referenced may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to locate it.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing or incomplete data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the freight agreement type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customization Settings:
  
  Navigate to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and check the configuration for freight agreement types.
  Path: SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Freight Agreement -> Define Freight Agreement Types.
  Ensure that the freight agreement type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the freight agreement type in the transaction or process where the error occurred. Ensure that it matches the defined types in the customization.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues. You may need to re-transport the relevant configuration or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the freight agreement types. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to freight agreement types and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT for managing freight agreements.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.