How To Fix /SCMB/TMSRES180 - At least one active vehicle resource needs to be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TMSRES -

• Message number: 180

• Message text: At least one active vehicle resource needs to be maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TMSRES180 - At least one active vehicle resource needs to be maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TMSRES180 indicates that there is an issue with the vehicle resource configuration in the Transportation Management System (TMS) within SAP. Specifically, it means that at least one active vehicle resource needs to be maintained for the system to function properly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vehicle Resource: The most common cause of this error is that there are no active vehicle resources defined in the system. This could be due to the vehicle resources not being created or not being activated.
  Inactive Vehicle Resource: If vehicle resources exist but are marked as inactive, the system will not recognize them as available for use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the TMS settings that prevent the system from recognizing the vehicle resources.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Activate Vehicle Resources:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (usually through the TMS configuration or the relevant customizing transaction).
  Check if vehicle resources are defined. If not, create new vehicle resources.
  If vehicle resources exist but are inactive, activate them.
  
  
  
  Check Resource Settings:
  
  Ensure that the vehicle resources have all the necessary details filled out, such as capacity, type, and other relevant attributes.
  Verify that the resources are assigned to the correct transportation planning area.
  
  
  
  Review TMS Configuration:
  
  Go through the TMS configuration settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Check if there are any dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled for the vehicle resources to be recognized.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the system to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the vehicle resources are being recognized correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMB/TMSRES to manage vehicle resources or /SCMB/TMS for general TMS settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed steps on managing vehicle resources.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in SAP TMS.
  
  By ensuring that at least one active vehicle resource is maintained, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your transportation planning activities in SAP.