How To Fix OD378 - MoT &1 is not specified in order &2 item &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 378

• Message text: MoT &1 is not specified in order &2 item &3

What causes this issue?

You want to assign the nomination item to an order item which has not
got the nomination's transport system MoT (Mode of Transport) as one of
its multiple MoT's defined in the TSW Details of the order item.

System Response

You cannot assign the order item to the nomination item.

How to fix this error?

You need to maintain the transport system's MoT in the Multiple MoT
pop-up of your order item. You find the transport system MoT in the
transport system master data screen. You define the multiple MoT's in
the TSW Details pop-up of the order item which you want to assign.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD378 - MoT &1 is not specified in order &2 item &3 ?

  The SAP error message OD378 indicates that a "Mode of Transport" (MoT) is not specified for a particular order item. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with sales orders, delivery documents, or transportation planning.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A sales order or delivery item is missing the Mode of Transport information.
  The system requires a Mode of Transport to be defined for processing the order or delivery, but it has not been specified.
  The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly to handle the Mode of Transport for the specific order type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OD378 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Order Item:
  
  Go to the relevant sales order or delivery document in SAP.
  Check the item details to see if the Mode of Transport is specified. If it is missing, you need to enter the appropriate Mode of Transport.
  
  
  
  Enter Mode of Transport:
  
  If you are in a sales order, navigate to the item details and look for the field related to Mode of Transport. Enter the correct value.
  If you are in a delivery document, do the same.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If the Mode of Transport is not available for selection, you may need to check the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the necessary transport modes are defined in the system (transaction code: O4T1 for transport modes).
  Verify that the transport mode is assigned to the relevant shipping point or transportation planning settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of Modes of Transport in SAP.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the order or delivery documents.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in logistics and transportation management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  O4T1: Maintain Transport Modes
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Review training materials or user manuals related to order processing and transportation management in SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OD378 error and ensure that the Mode of Transport is correctly specified for your order or delivery items.