How To Fix /SCTM/BAPI158 - Zone &1: type &2 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/BAPI -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Zone &1: type &2 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/BAPI158 - Zone &1: type &2 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/BAPI158 Zone &1: type &2 is not defined typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to zones and their types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Zone Type: The error indicates that the system is trying to reference a zone type that has not been defined in the system. This could happen if the zone type was deleted or not properly configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to zones and their types.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that interact with zone types, they may not be handling certain cases correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Zone Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for zones in SAP SCM or TM.
  Verify that the zone type referenced in the error message is defined and active.
  If it is missing, you