How To Fix SKTE021 - Specify the transfer type

SKTE021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKTE - Translation: Include External Texts

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Specify the transfer type

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SKTE021 - Details

• The SAP error message SKTE021, which states "Specify the transfer type," typically occurs in the context of transferring stock or materials within the SAP system, particularly in Inventory Management or Logistics Execution modules. This error indicates that the system requires a specific transfer type to be defined for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Transfer Type: The transfer type has not been specified in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Configuration Issues: The transfer type may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain transfer types.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code being used may not be appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SKTE021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify the Transfer Type:
  
  When prompted, ensure that you select or enter the appropriate transfer