How To Fix /SCMTMS/WBN037 - Prefix checkbox must be selected for stock type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/WBN -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Prefix checkbox must be selected for stock type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN037 - Prefix checkbox must be selected for stock type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN037 indicates that the "Prefix" checkbox must be selected for a specific stock type in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a stock type in the system, and the required configuration for the stock type is not met.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires the "Prefix" checkbox to be selected for the specified stock type (&1). This is a configuration requirement in SAP TM that ensures that certain stock types are properly identified and managed within the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the relevant configuration area for Transportation Management.
  This is usually found under SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG > Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Management > Define Stock Types.
  
  
  
  Locate the Stock Type:
  
  Find the stock type that corresponds to the error message. The stock type will be indicated by the placeholder &1 in the error message.
  
  
  
  Select the Prefix Checkbox:
  
  Once you have located the stock type, check the configuration settings for that stock type.
  Ensure that the "Prefix" checkbox is selected. This may be labeled differently depending on your version of SAP, but it should be clear in the configuration screen.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that triggered the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation for more details on stock type configuration in SAP TM.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  Consulting SAP Notes: If the issue persists or if you encounter additional errors, consider checking SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/WBN037 and continue with your work in SAP Transportation Management.