How To Fix OD494 - MoT &1 is not specified on the document &2

OD494 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 494

• Message text: MoT &1 is not specified on the document &2

What causes this issue?

You want to assign the nomination item to a document 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 any of its document items.

System Response

You cannot assign the document 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 document items (either contract or order). 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 document item
which you want to assign.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD494 - MoT &1 is not specified on the document &2 ?

  The SAP error message OD494, which states "MoT &1 is not specified on the document &2," typically relates to issues with the "Mode of Transport" (MoT) not being defined for a specific document in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation or processing of transportation documents, delivery documents, or sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mode of Transport: The most common cause of this error is that the Mode of Transport (MoT) has not been specified in the relevant document (e.g., delivery, shipment, or sales order).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the MoT is not properly set up or linked to the relevant document type.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have overlooked entering the MoT during document creation or modification.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Details: Review the document (e.g., delivery, shipment) that triggered the error. Ensure that the Mode of Transport is specified in the relevant