How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR138 - Transportation service provider &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Transportation service provider &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR138 - Transportation service provider &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR138 Transportation service provider &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified transportation service provider in the system. This can happen during planning or execution processes where transportation service providers are required for logistics operations.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The transportation service provider specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The service provider not being created in the system.
  The service provider being deleted or marked as inactive.
  A typographical error in the service provider ID.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for transportation service providers may not be correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like ERP), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/TSV for transportation service providers) and verify if the service provider exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new transportation service provider with the required details.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for transportation service providers is correctly set up in the system.
  Check if the service provider is assigned to the relevant transportation lanes or routes.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the ID of the transportation service provider being used in the transaction to ensure there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the system is integrated with other systems, ensure that the data is synchronized properly. You may need to run data transfer jobs or check for any errors in the integration process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing transportation service providers in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TSV for managing transportation service providers.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage transportation service providers.
  Integration with ERP: If using SAP ERP, ensure that the transportation service provider data is consistent between the two systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the transportation service provider is correctly set up in your SAP APO system.