How To Fix /DSD/RP_MESSAGE018 - Route &1, visit plan type &2, transp.plan.point &3 not in tour master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/RP_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Route &1, visit plan type &2, transp.plan.point &3 not in tour master

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/RP_MESSAGE018 - Route &1, visit plan type &2, transp.plan.point &3 not in tour master ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/RP_MESSAGE018 indicates that there is an issue with the route, visit plan type, and transportation planning point not being found in the tour master data. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Direct Store Delivery (DSD) or similar logistics processes where route planning and scheduling are critical.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The specified route (&1), visit plan type (&2), or transportation planning point (&3) may not be defined in the tour master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the route or visit plan type is not correctly linked to the transportation planning point.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries or incorrect relationships between routes and planning points.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the relevant master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tour Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., V_TV_TOUR or similar) to check if the route, visit plan type, and transportation planning point are correctly defined in the tour master.
  Ensure that the combination of these elements exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Entries:
  
  If the required entries are missing, create them in the tour master data.
  If they exist but are inactive or incorrectly configured, update them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the customizing (SPRO) to ensure that the routes and visit plan types are correctly linked to the transportation planning points.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any available data consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any discrepancies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific error message and related processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as V_TV_TOUR, V_TV_ROUTE, or others related to route and tour management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.