How To Fix /SCTM/UI205 - Shipment type & is not defined in Customizing as a successor shpmt type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/UI -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Shipment type & is not defined in Customizing as a successor shpmt type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/UI205 - Shipment type & is not defined in Customizing as a successor shpmt type ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/UI205 Shipment type & is not defined in Customizing as a successor shipment type typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of shipment types. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined successor shipment type for the specified shipment type in the Customizing settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The shipment type you are trying to use does not have a defined successor shipment type in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Shipment Type: The shipment type being referenced may be incorrect or not properly set up in the system.
  Transport Management Settings: There may be issues with the overall configuration of the Transportation Management module, particularly in the area of shipment types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to the path: Transportation Management -> Basic Transportation Management -> Shipment