How To Fix /SCMTMS/AYS_POPUP020 - A default route does not exist. Do you want to create a default route?

/SCMTMS/AYS_POPUP020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/AYS_POPUP -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: A default route does not exist. Do you want to create a default route?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/AYS_POPUP020 - A default route does not exist. Do you want to create a default route? ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/AYS_POPUP020 indicates that there is no default route defined in the Transportation Management System (TMS) for the relevant transportation planning. This can occur when you are trying to execute a transportation planning process, and the system cannot find a default route to use for the shipment or transportation request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Route: The primary cause of this error is that there is no default route defined in the system for the specific transportation lane or combination of shipping and receiving locations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the TMS settings that prevent the system from recognizing or using existing routes.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in master data, such as incorrect or missing location data, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Default Route:
  
  When prompted by the error message, you can choose to create a default route. This will typically involve specifying the shipping and receiving locations, transportation mode,