How To Fix /SCTM/UI201 - Specify the shipment type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/UI -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Specify the shipment type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/UI201 - Specify the shipment type ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/UI201 Specify the shipment type typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user is trying to create or manage a shipment but has not specified the shipment type. This error is a prompt for the user to provide the necessary information to proceed with the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shipment Type: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected or entered a shipment type in the relevant field.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of shipment types in the SAP system, leading to the system not recognizing valid shipment types.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select shipment types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify Shipment Type: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where the error occurred.
  Look for a field labeled "Shipment Type" or similar.
  Select or enter a valid shipment type from the dropdown list or input field.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for shipment types in the SAP TM module.
  Ensure that the shipment types are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select shipment types.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on shipment types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP TM Documentation: Review the official SAP Transportation Management documentation for detailed information on shipment types and their usage.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your shipment processing in SAP TM.