How To Fix /SCMB/MDL_BASIC091 - Means of transport not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MDL_BASIC -

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Means of transport not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MDL_BASIC091 - Means of transport not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MDL_BASIC091 - Means of transport not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified means of transport in the relevant master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The means of transport (e.g., truck, ship, train) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport mode may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect transport mode codes or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the means of transport data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SCMB/MDL) to check if the means of transport is defined.
  If it is missing, create a new entry for the means of transport in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the transport mode is correctly configured in the system settings.
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that the transport modes are activated.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables for the means of transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage means of transport data.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMB/MDL for managing means of transport.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.