How To Fix /SAPAPO/LTTYPE018 - Means of transport &1 does not exist

/SAPAPO/LTTYPE018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LTTYPE -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Means of transport &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LTTYPE018 - Means of transport &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LTTYPE018 Means of transport &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified means of transport in the system. This can happen during planning, transportation scheduling, or when trying to execute a transportation-related transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transport Type: The specified means of transport (e.g., truck, ship, etc.) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being defined in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport type may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transport type field.
  Transport Type Deletion: The transport type may have been deleted or is inactive in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP APO and verify if the means of transport is defined.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/TTYPE to