How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER018 - Order &1: Means of transportation is missing or invalid

/SCMB/ORDER018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Order &1: Means of transportation is missing or invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER018 - Order &1: Means of transportation is missing or invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER018 Order &1: Means of transportation is missing or invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the transportation details associated with a specific order. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Transportation Data: The order in question does not have a means of transportation specified. This could happen if the transportation details were not entered during the order creation process.
  
  
  Invalid Transportation Data: The means of transportation specified may not be valid. This could occur if the transportation method is not defined in the system or if it has been deactivated.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings that prevent the system from recognizing the means of transportation.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the means of transportation may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes