How To Fix /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM256 - TSP &1 with company code &2 is not blocked; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM -

• Message number: 256

• Message text: TSP &1 with company code &2 is not blocked; see long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM256 - TSP &1 with company code &2 is not blocked; see long text ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM256 TSP &1 with company code &2 is not blocked; see long text typically relates to issues in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly in the context of location-based planning or transportation planning.
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates that a Transportation Service Provider (TSP) associated with a specific company code is not blocked, which may be a requirement for certain operations or processes in your SCM setup. The system expects the TSP to be in a blocked status for the operation you are trying to perform, but it is currently active or not blocked.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check TSP Status: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SCMB/TSP or similar) to check the status of the TSP with the specified ID (&1).
  Verify if the TSP is indeed active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Block the TSP:
  
  If the TSP needs to be blocked for the operation you are trying to perform, you can change its status to blocked. This can usually be done in the TSP master data settings.
  Navigate to the TSP master data and look for an option to block the TSP.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for TSPs and company codes are correctly set up in your system. This includes checking any relevant customizing settings in the SCM module.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using the transaction code SE91 to look up the message class and find the long text associated with this error.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or other settings that might be affecting the TSP's status. This could include checking for open orders or other transactions that might be linked to the TSP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMB/TSP, /SCMB/LOC, or others related to transportation and supply chain management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to TSP management and blocking/unblocking processes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to TSP statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and proceed with your SCM processes.