How To Fix /SCMTMS/WBN038 - No prefix found for waybill number

/SCMTMS/WBN038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/WBN -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No prefix found for waybill number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN038 - No prefix found for waybill number ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN038 No prefix found for waybill number typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a valid prefix for the waybill number being processed. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The prefix for waybill numbers may not be configured in the system. This configuration is usually done in the customizing settings of SAP TM.
  Incorrect Waybill Number Format: The waybill number being entered may not conform to the expected format, leading the system to not recognize it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from associating the waybill number with the correct prefix.
  Transport Mode Issues: The transport mode associated with the waybill may not have a defined prefix.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings in SAP TM (Transaction SPRO).
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