How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RP147 - Routes &1 and &2 have to be both internal or external

/PF1/MSG_RP147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RP -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Routes &1 and &2 have to be both internal or external

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP147 - Routes &1 and &2 have to be both internal or external ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP147 indicates that there is a mismatch between the route types in a specific configuration or transaction. Specifically, it states that the two routes being compared or processed must either both be internal or both be external. This error typically arises in the context of logistics, transportation management, or route planning within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  One route is defined as an internal route (used for transportation within the organization) and the other as an external route (used for transportation outside the organization).
  The system expects both routes to be of the same type for a specific operation, such as planning, scheduling, or executing a transportation order.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Route Definitions:
  
  Go to the route definitions in SAP (Transaction code: OVV1 for internal routes or OVV2 for external routes).
  Verify the settings for both routes involved in the error message.
  
  
  
  Ensure Consistency:
  
  Make sure that