How To Fix /SCMB/DM_DLV168 - ASN &1: means of transport description is faulty

/SCMB/DM_DLV168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_DLV -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: ASN &1: means of transport description is faulty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV168 - ASN &1: means of transport description is faulty ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV168 ASN &1: means of transport description is faulty typically occurs in the context of Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) processing within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the means of transport description associated with the ASN.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid or Missing Transport Description: The means of transport description may be missing, incorrectly formatted, or not matching the expected values in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the transport management settings or the relevant master data (e.g., transport modes, vehicle types).
  Data Entry Errors: Errors during data entry when creating or updating the ASN can lead to this issue.
  Master Data Issues: The means of transport may not be properly defined in the system, or the relevant master data may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check ASN Data: Review the ASN data to ensure that the means of transport description is correctly