How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER069 - Order &1, item &2: Means of transport is missing or invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Order &1, item &2: Means of transport is missing or invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER069 - Order &1, item &2: Means of transport is missing or invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER069 indicates that there is an issue with the means of transport for a specific order and item in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid means of transport associated with the order or when the means of transport is not properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Means of Transport: The order or item does not have a means of transport assigned.
  Invalid Means of Transport: The means of transport assigned is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the transport management settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the means of transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Details: 
  
  Go to the order in question and check if a means of transport is assigned. If it is missing, you need to assign a valid means of transport.
  
  
  
  Validate Means of Transport:
  
  Ensure that the means of transport you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the relevant configuration settings or master data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for transport management in SAP. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  You can access the configuration through the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant sections for transport management.
  
  
  
  Master Data Check:
  
  Verify the master data for the means of transport. Ensure that it is active and correctly set up in the system.
  Check for any recent changes that might have affected the means of transport data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SCMB_ORDER, SPRO, or SE11 to check order details, configuration settings, or data definitions.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to /SCMB/ORDER069 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and modify transport-related data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing or invalid means of transport in your SAP system.