How To Fix /SCMB/TMSRES178 - Save without active individual resource is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TMSRES -

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Save without active individual resource is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TMSRES178 - Save without active individual resource is not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TMSRES178 Save without active individual resource is not possible typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when you are trying to save a configuration or data related to transportation management or resource management, but there are no active individual resources defined for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  No Active Individual Resource: The primary cause of this error is that there are no active individual resources assigned to the transportation management system (TMS) or the specific operation you are trying to save.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of resources in the system, such as missing or inactive resources.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing any active resources.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Individual Resources:
  
  Navigate to the resource management area in SAP SCM.
  Verify that there are individual resources defined and that they are active.
  If there are no active resources, you will need to create or activate them.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Resources:
  
  If you need to create a new individual resource, go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SCMB/TMSRES for resource management) and define the resource.
  Ensure that the resource is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Review Resource Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the resources to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the resources are assigned to the correct transportation lanes or operations.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any available consistency checks in the system to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on resource management in SCM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMB/TMSRES for managing resources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify resources in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully save your configuration or data in SAP SCM.