How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES659 - Container unit type &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Container unit type &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES659 - Container unit type &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES659 Container unit type &1 not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a specified container unit type. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing master data, or incorrect input.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The container unit type specified in the error message may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect or non-existent container unit type in the transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data for the container unit type may not have been created or activated.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is part of a transport layer, the necessary configurations or data may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify if the container unit type exists.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings for Transportation