How To Fix /SCMTMS/INCOMP208 - Incompatibility &4 between vehicle resource &1 - location &2 (stay level)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/INCOMP -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Incompatibility &4 between vehicle resource &1 - location &2 (stay level)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/INCOMP208 - Incompatibility &4 between vehicle resource &1 - location &2 (stay level) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/INCOMP208 indicates an incompatibility issue between a vehicle resource and a location in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the configuration of the vehicle resource and the location's requirements, particularly concerning the "stay level" settings.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Stay Levels: The vehicle resource and the location may have different stay level configurations. For example, if the vehicle is configured to operate at a certain stay level (e.g., "stay at location" for a specific duration), but the location does not support that stay level, this error will occur.
  Resource Configuration: The vehicle resource may not be properly configured to meet the requirements of the location, such as capacity, type, or other attributes.
  Location Settings: The location may have specific restrictions or requirements that are not compatible with the vehicle resource's settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vehicle Resource Configuration:
  
  Go to the vehicle resource settings in SAP TM and verify the stay level configuration.
  Ensure that the vehicle resource is set up correctly to match the operational requirements of the location.
  
  
  
  Review Location Settings:
  
  Check the location settings in SAP TM to see what stay levels are allowed.
  Make sure that the location's requirements align with the capabilities of the vehicle resource.
  
  
  
  Adjust Stay Levels:
  
  If necessary, adjust the stay levels for either the vehicle resource or the location to ensure compatibility.
  This may involve changing the configuration in the vehicle resource or modifying the location's settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on configuring vehicle resources and locations in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the configuration by attempting to assign the vehicle resource to the location again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP TM to better understand the configuration of vehicle resources and locations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the incompatibility and implement a solution to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/INCOMP208.