How To Fix /LTB/MC138 - Preparation failed for æ&1Æ; for details see 'Monitoring' page

/LTB/MC138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LTB/MC -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Preparation failed for æ&1Æ; for details see 'Monitoring' page

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LTB/MC138 - Preparation failed for æ&1Æ; for details see 'Monitoring' page ?

  The SAP error message /LTB/MC138 Preparation failed for æ&1Æ; for details see 'Monitoring' page typically indicates an issue related to the preparation of a specific task or process in the SAP system, often associated with the Logistics Execution (LE) or Transportation Management (TM) modules. The error message suggests that there is a failure in the preparation phase of a certain operation, and it prompts the user to check the 'Monitoring' page for more details.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the master data or transactional data that is required for the process to complete successfully.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings in the system related to the specific process or module can lead to preparation failures.
  System Performance: Performance issues, such as timeouts or resource constraints, can cause the preparation to fail.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the process can lead to failures.
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