How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES640 - FWQ 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: 640

• Message text: FWQ 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_MESSAGES640 - FWQ type &1 assigned in FWA Customizing is invalid; incompatibility in &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES640 indicates that there is an issue with the Freight Order (FWQ) type assigned in the FWA (Freight Order Management) Customizing settings. This error typically arises when there is an incompatibility between the assigned FWQ type and the configuration settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid FWQ Type: The FWQ type assigned in the Customizing settings may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Incompatibility: There may be a mismatch between the FWQ type and the configuration settings in the system, such as the transportation management settings or the business processes defined.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the FWQ type may not have been completed, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check FWQ Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the Customizing settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Freight Order Management and check the configuration for the FWQ type.
  Ensure that the FWQ type is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Validate FWQ Type Assignment:
  
  Verify that the FWQ type assigned in the relevant transaction or process is valid and corresponds to the configurations set in the system.
  If the FWQ type is not valid, either change it to a valid type or create a new FWQ type as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Incompatibility Issues:
  
  Check for any incompatibilities in the configuration settings that may be causing the error. This may involve reviewing related settings in the Transportation Management module.
  Ensure that all necessary dependencies and configurations are in place for the FWQ type being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for Customizing, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SE80 for object navigation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES640.