How To Fix /SCTM/PPF004 - No action profile was found for freight document type &1 (Cust. error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/PPF -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No action profile was found for freight document type &1 (Cust. error)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/PPF004 - No action profile was found for freight document type &1 (Cust. error) ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/PPF004 No action profile was found for freight document type &1 (Cust. error) typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find an action profile associated with a specific freight document type. This can prevent certain automated processes or actions from being executed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Action Profile: The primary cause of this error is that there is no action profile defined for the specified freight document type in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The action profiles may not have been properly configured or assigned to the freight document type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly set up to handle the freight document type in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Action Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCTM/PPF (or the relevant configuration area) to define or check the action profiles.
  Ensure that an action profile exists for the freight document type indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Assign Action Profile:
  
  If an action profile exists, ensure that it is correctly assigned to the freight document type. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for Transportation Management.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to assign the action profile to the freight document type.
  
  
  
  Check Customizations:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the action profiles and freight document types.
  Consult with your ABAP developers if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management to understand how action profiles work and how to configure them.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCTM/PPF, /SCTM/FRD, and others related to freight document management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary action profiles are in place for your freight document types.