How To Fix /SCMB/MD_CHECKTABLES127 - The first vehicle in the sequence must be of vehicle type active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MD_CHECKTABLES -

• Message number: 127

• Message text: The first vehicle in the sequence must be of vehicle type active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MD_CHECKTABLES127 - The first vehicle in the sequence must be of vehicle type active ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MD_CHECKTABLES127 indicates that there is an issue with the vehicle sequence in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, specifically related to the vehicle type. The error message states that "The first vehicle in the sequence must be of vehicle type active." This typically occurs when the system is trying to process a sequence of vehicles, and the first vehicle in that sequence is not classified as an "active" vehicle type.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Vehicle Type: The first vehicle in the sequence is set to a vehicle type that is not active or is inactive in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the vehicle master data or the vehicle type settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in data entry where an incorrect vehicle type was assigned to the first vehicle in the sequence.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vehicle Master Data:
  
  Go to the vehicle master data in the SAP system and verify the status of the vehicle type assigned to the first vehicle in the sequence.
  Ensure that the vehicle type is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Update Vehicle Type:
  
  If the vehicle type is inactive, you may need to change it to an active type or select a different vehicle that has an active type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for vehicle types in the SCM module to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the vehicle type definitions are complete and that the necessary parameters are configured.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entry for the vehicle sequence to ensure that the correct vehicle types are being used.
  If necessary, correct any data entry mistakes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on vehicle types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMB/MD_VEHICLE to access vehicle master data or SPRO to access configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit vehicle master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the first vehicle in the sequence is of an active vehicle type.