How To Fix /SCMTMS/INS014 - Enter instruction description

/SCMTMS/INS014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/INS -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Enter instruction description

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/INS014 - Enter instruction description ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/INS014 Enter instruction description typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user attempts to create or modify an instruction (such as a transportation instruction or a shipment instruction) without providing a necessary description for that instruction.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system requires a description for the instruction being created or modified. This is a mandatory field, and if it is left blank, the system will not allow the transaction to proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to provide a valid description for the instruction. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction: Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., creating a transportation instruction).
  
  
  Locate the instruction description field: Find the field labeled "Instruction Description" or similar.
  
  
  Enter a valid description: Input a meaningful description that accurately reflects the instruction you are creating or modifying.
  
  
  Save your changes: