How To Fix O8536 - Vehicle mode &1 does not match shipment vehicle mode &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 536

• Message text: Vehicle mode &1 does not match shipment vehicle mode &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8536 - Vehicle mode &1 does not match shipment vehicle mode &2 ?

  The SAP error message O8536 indicates a mismatch between the vehicle mode defined for a shipment and the vehicle mode assigned to a vehicle. This error typically occurs in the context of transportation management within SAP, where the system checks the compatibility of the vehicle mode for a shipment against the vehicle mode of the assigned vehicle.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The vehicle mode specified in the shipment does not correspond to the vehicle mode of the vehicle that is being used for that shipment.
  For example, if the shipment is set to use a "Truck" mode, but the assigned vehicle is set to "Train," the system will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Shipment Details:
  
  Go to the shipment document in SAP and verify the vehicle mode assigned to the shipment.
  Ensure that it is correctly set according to the intended transportation method.
  
  
  
  Check Vehicle Assignment:
  
  Review the vehicle that has been assigned to the shipment.
  Check the vehicle mode assigned to this vehicle in the vehicle master data.
  
  
  
  Update Vehicle Mode:
  
  If the vehicle mode of the shipment is correct, you may need to change the vehicle mode of the assigned vehicle to match the shipment.
  Alternatively, if the vehicle mode of the vehicle is correct, you may need to update the shipment to reflect the correct vehicle mode.
  
  
  
  Reassign Vehicle:
  
  If necessary, you can reassign a different vehicle that has the correct vehicle mode compatible with the shipment.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the vehicle modes are correctly defined in the system and that there are no discrepancies in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VT01N (Create Shipment) or VT02N (Change Shipment) to access and modify shipment details.
  Master Data: Ensure that the vehicle master data is correctly maintained in the system, including vehicle types and modes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on transportation management and vehicle assignment processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O8536 error and ensure that the vehicle mode for the shipment and the assigned vehicle are compatible.