How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV550 - MTr &1 is not defined within Customizing (/SAPAPO/TRTYPE)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 550

• Message text: MTr &1 is not defined within Customizing (/SAPAPO/TRTYPE)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV550 - MTr &1 is not defined within Customizing (/SAPAPO/TRTYPE) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV550 MTr &1 is not defined within Customizing (/SAPAPO/TRTYPE) typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific movement type (MTr) in the customizing settings for transportation types in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This can occur in the context of warehouse management or logistics execution processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The movement type specified in the error message is not defined in the customizing settings for transportation types in the APO module.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type being used may be incorrect or not applicable for the operation being performed.
  Transport Type Not Defined: The transport type associated with the movement type may not be defined or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the following path: SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Global Settings -> Transportation -> Define Transportation Types.
  Verify if the movement type (MTr) mentioned in the error message is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Define Movement Type:
  
  If the movement type is missing, you can create it by selecting the option to define a new transportation type and entering the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Check Movement Type Usage:
  
  Ensure that the movement type is appropriate for the process you are trying to execute. If it is not, you may need to use a different movement type that is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides related to movement types and transportation types in your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport request has been properly moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Movement types in SAP are used to define the type of stock movement in the system (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings).
  Customizing: Customizing in SAP refers to the configuration settings that tailor the system to meet specific business requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMJJ (for movement type configuration) and SPRO (for accessing the customizing settings).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV550.