How To Fix /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG517 - Passive means of transport &1 not used in any combination

/SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG -

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Passive means of transport &1 not used in any combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG517 - Passive means of transport &1 not used in any combination ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG517 indicates that a passive means of transport (like a vehicle or shipping method) is not being utilized in any transportation combination within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This message typically arises during the planning or optimization processes when the system is trying to evaluate transportation options.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Transport Mode: The specified passive means of transport is not assigned to any transportation lane or route.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the transportation planning settings, leading to the transport mode not being recognized.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to transportation modes, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters may not include the passive means of transport in the current planning run.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Mode Assignment:
  
  Go to the transportation lane or route configuration and ensure that the passive means of transport is correctly assigned.
  Verify that the transport