How To Fix /SCMTMS/LDDD020 - No coordinate based distances could be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/LDDD -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No coordinate based distances could be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/LDDD020 - No coordinate based distances could be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/LDDD020 No coordinate based distances could be determined typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when the system is unable to calculate distances between locations due to missing or incorrect geographical coordinates. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Coordinates: The locations (e.g., shipping points, customers, vendors) do not have geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude) assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Coordinates: The coordinates assigned to the locations may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the locations, such as incorrect addresses or missing entries.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to use coordinate-based distance calculations.
  Mapping Service Issues: If the system relies on an external mapping service to determine distances, there may be connectivity issues or the service may be down.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Location Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant locations have valid geographical coordinates assigned. You can do this by checking the master data for the locations in question (e.g., using transaction codes like BP for business partners).
  If coordinates are missing, you can add them manually or use a batch process to update them.
  
  
  
  Validate Coordinates:
  
  Verify that the coordinates are correct and in the proper format (latitude and longitude).
  Use mapping tools or services to confirm the accuracy of the coordinates.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the system is set up to calculate distances based on coordinates.
  Review the settings for the distance calculation methods in the SAP TM configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for External Service Issues:
  
  If your system relies on an external mapping service, ensure that the service is operational and that there are no connectivity issues.
  Review any logs or error messages related to the mapping service.
  
  
  
  Run Distance Calculation:
  
  After correcting any issues, you may need to re-run the distance calculation process to update the distances based on the newly provided or corrected coordinates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP TM documentation for details on how to manage location data and configure distance calculations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue and enable the system to calculate distances based on coordinates successfully.