How To Fix /SCTM/UI107 - Freight document type & does not exist in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/UI -

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Freight document type & does not exist in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/UI107 - Freight document type & does not exist in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/UI107 Freight document type & does not exist in Customizing typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific freight document type in the customizing settings. This can occur in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to create or process freight documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customization: The specified freight document type has not been defined in the system's customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The freight document type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the freight document type.
  Transport Request Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for Transportation Management and check the configuration for freight document types.
  Ensure that the freight document type in question is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Freight Document Type:
  
  If the freight document type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the same IMG area where you check for existing types.
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the freight document type. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Verification:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific freight document type and its configuration for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO - Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  SCTM - Access the Transportation Management module.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring freight document types.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the freight document type is properly configured in your SAP system.