How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES745 - Cannot create consignment order of type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 745

• Message text: Cannot create consignment order of type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES745 - Cannot create consignment order of type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES745 indicates that there is an issue with creating a consignment order of a specific type in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The consignment order type may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing settings in the customizing for order types or transportation management.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the materials, vendors, or customers involved in the consignment process.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the consignment order may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Incompatibility with Business Processes: The current business process may not support the creation of consignment orders of the specified type, possibly due to restrictions in the configuration.
  
  
  System Errors or Bugs: There may be a bug in the SAP system or a temporary issue that is causing the error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the consignment order type in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG). Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Navigate to the relevant sections in the IMG to check the configuration for order types and ensure that the consignment order type is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials, vendors, and customers involved in the consignment order. Ensure that all required data is complete and accurate.
  Make sure that the material is set up for consignment stock in the material master.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create consignment orders. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to consignment orders and the specific order type you are trying to create. There may be specific requirements or limitations documented.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that could provide more context about the issue.
  If necessary, enable debugging or traces to gather more information about the error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs or traces.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/ORDER for managing transportation orders and /SCMTMS/CONS for consignment processes.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or consignment orders in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  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 the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.