How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR142 - Means of transport &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 142

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR142 - Means of transport &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR142 Means of transport &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 means of transport (like a vehicle or shipping method) in the system. This can happen during planning or execution processes where transport resources are required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The means of transport (e.g., truck, ship, etc.) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport means may be incorrectly configured or not activated in the relevant planning area.
  Data Deletion: The means of transport may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the transport means identifier being referenced in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/LOC3 for location product master) and verify if the means of transport exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new means of transport using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/TRANSPORT).
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the means of transport is correctly configured in the system. Check the settings in the transport management area.
  Make sure that the transport means is assigned to the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  If the means of transport was recently deleted, consider restoring it or creating a new entry.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the identifier used in the transaction for any typographical errors. Ensure that the correct means of transport is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to transport management in APO for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing transport means, such as /SAPAPO/TRANSPORT for transport management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage transport means in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.