How To Fix /SCMTMS/EXIM011 - Post processing export/import: traffic direction is not filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/EXIM -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Post processing export/import: traffic direction is not filled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/EXIM011 - Post processing export/import: traffic direction is not filled ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/EXIM011 indicates that there is an issue with the traffic direction not being filled during the post-processing of export/import activities in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). This error typically arises when the system is unable to determine the direction of the transportation process, which is essential for processing the relevant documents and activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Traffic Direction: The traffic direction (e.g., export or import) is not specified in the relevant transportation document or master data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP TM that are not properly set up, leading to the inability to determine the traffic direction.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the master data (e.g., location data, transportation lanes) can lead to the system not being able to derive the traffic direction.
  Incomplete Document: The transportation document may be incomplete or not properly maintained, lacking necessary information.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transportation Document: Review the transportation document (e.g., shipment, freight order) to ensure that the traffic direction is specified. If it is missing, fill in the appropriate traffic direction (export or import).
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data related to locations, transportation lanes, and other relevant entities are correctly maintained and contain the necessary information for determining traffic direction.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the system is set up to handle traffic direction correctly. This may involve reviewing settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) related to transportation management.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify and correct any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message /SCMTMS/EXIM011 for additional insights or fixes provided by SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/EXIM for export/import processing.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing traffic direction and ensuring that all related data is correctly maintained, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the export/import processing in SAP TM.