How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS018 - Route slower than lane (product &1 from &2 to &3, normal shipment)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Route slower than lane (product &1 from &2 to &3, normal shipment)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS018 - Route slower than lane (product &1 from &2 to &3, normal shipment) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS018 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the route and the lane in terms of the expected transportation time. Specifically, it suggests that the route defined for a product is slower than the lane defined for the same product, which can lead to issues in planning and execution of transportation.
  Cause:
  
  Route Configuration: The route defined in the system may have a longer transportation time than the lane defined for the same product. This can happen due to incorrect configuration of the route or lane.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the product, route, or lane, such as incorrect transportation times or distances.
  Transportation Planning: The planning process may not have taken into account the correct parameters for the route and lane, leading to this discrepancy.
  Changes in Transportation Conditions: Changes in transportation conditions (e.g., road conditions, traffic, etc.) that are not reflected in the system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Route and Lane Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the route and lane in the SAP system. Ensure that the transportation times for the route are correctly defined and are less than or equal to those of the lane.
  Adjust the route or lane settings as necessary to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the product, route, and lane. Ensure that all relevant information, such as transportation times and distances, is accurate and up to date.
  If there are discrepancies, update the master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Re-evaluate Transportation Planning:
  
  Review the transportation planning process to ensure that it is correctly considering the defined routes and lanes.
  If necessary, re-run the planning process after making adjustments to the route or lane.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring routes and lanes, as well as troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Engage with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning or /SAPAPO/TP for transportation planning to access relevant data.
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain master data in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.