How To Fix CA_TTE078 - Could not derive direction indicator from partners

CA_TTE078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Could not derive direction indicator from partners

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE078 - Could not derive direction indicator from partners ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE078: Could not derive direction indicator from partners typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the direction of a transportation process (e.g., whether it is a shipment from a supplier to a customer or vice versa) based on the partner data provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Data: The necessary partner data (such as shipper, consignee, or carrier) may not be correctly maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Roles: The roles assigned to the partners may not be set up correctly, leading to confusion in determining the direction.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the partners, such as missing addresses or incorrect partner assignments.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Transportation Management module may not be set up to derive the direction indicator properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Partner Data: Ensure that all relevant partner data