How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS059 - Means of transport &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 059

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS059 - Means of transport &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS059 indicates that the system cannot find a means of transport (like a vehicle or shipping method) that you are trying to use in your APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) processes. This error typically arises in scenarios involving transportation planning, where specific means of transport are required for planning and execution.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Transport: The means of transport you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport might be incorrectly configured or not activated in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the means of transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for transportation.
  Ensure that the means of transport you are trying to use is defined in the system. You can check this in the transport master data tables (e.g., /SAPAPO/TRANSPORT).
  
  
  
  Create or Update Transport:
  
  If the means of transport does not exist, create a new entry using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/TRANSPORT).
  If it exists but is inactive or incorrectly configured, update the details as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any discrepancies in the transport data.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the means of transport.
  Check the user roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage means of transport in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, /SAPAPO/TRANSPORT, and SU01.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the means of transport is correctly set up in your SAP APO system.