How To Fix /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG402 - Means of transport &2 cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG -

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Means of transport &2 cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG402 - Means of transport &2 cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG402 indicates that a specific means of transport (e.g., a vehicle or shipping method) cannot be used in the context of the operation you are trying to perform in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises in the context of transportation planning or optimization processes.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Inactive Transport Mode: The means of transport may not be active or available for use in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict the use of the specified means of transport.
  Master Data Issues: The means of transport may not be properly defined in the master data, or it may be missing required attributes.
  Capacity Constraints: The means of transport may have reached its capacity limits, making it unavailable for additional assignments.
  Date/Time Restrictions: The transport mode may not be available for the specified time frame (e.g., it may only be available on certain days or during certain hours).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Mode Status:
  
  Go to the transport mode configuration in SAP and verify that the means of transport is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the means of transport is correctly defined in the master data. Check for any missing or incorrect attributes.
  
  
  
  Capacity Check:
  
  Verify if the means of transport has reached its capacity. If so, consider using an alternative transport mode or increasing the capacity.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to transportation planning to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the use of the specified means of transport.
  
  
  
  Date/Time Validation:
  
  Check if the transport mode is available for the date and time you are trying to use it. Adjust the scheduling if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OPT1 for transportation planning or /SAPAPO/TPVS for transportation planning views to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access and use the means of transport in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.