How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES639 - FWO type &1 assigned in FWA Customizing is invalid; incompatibility in &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 639

• Message text: FWO type &1 assigned in FWA Customizing is invalid; incompatibility in &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES639 - FWO type &1 assigned in FWA Customizing is invalid; incompatibility in &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES639 indicates that there is an issue with the Freight Order (FWO) type assigned in the Freight Order Management (FWM) customizing settings. Specifically, it suggests that the FWO type you are trying to use is invalid or incompatible with the configuration in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid FWO Type: The FWO type specified in the customizing settings may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Incompatibility: There may be a mismatch between the FWO type and the associated configuration settings, such as the transportation management settings or the business processes defined in the system.
  Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for the Freight Order Management may not be properly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check FWO Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings for Freight Order Management in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section where FWO types are defined and ensure that the FWO type in question is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Compatibility:
  
  Check the compatibility of the FWO type with the other settings in the system. This may include checking the transportation management settings, business processes, and any other related configurations.
  Ensure that the FWO type is compatible with the transportation planning and execution processes you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to Freight Order Management to ensure that you have followed the correct steps for configuring FWO types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration by creating a new Freight Order using the FWO type in question to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and compatibility, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), /SCMTMS/FWO (Freight Order Management), and others that may be useful for troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Freight Order Management and related customizing settings.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES639.