How To Fix /SCMTMS/LSO057 - No resource or equipment types selected; load planning is skipped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/LSO -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No resource or equipment types selected; load planning is skipped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/LSO057 - No resource or equipment types selected; load planning is skipped ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/LSO057 No resource or equipment types selected; load planning is skipped typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find any resources or equipment types that can be used for load planning. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Resource or Equipment Types Defined: The most common cause is that there are no resources or equipment types defined in the system for the specific transportation planning scenario.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for load planning may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing available resources.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for resources or equipment types may be too restrictive, resulting in no available options being found.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to resources or equipment, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Planning Area Restrictions: The planning area may not have any resources assigned to it, or the resources may not be active.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Resources and Equipment Types:
  
  Go to the SAP TM configuration and ensure that you have defined the necessary resources and equipment types.
  Check the transaction codes related to resource management (e.g., /SCMTMS/RES for resources).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for load planning in the SAP TM system. Ensure that the settings allow for the selection of resources and equipment types.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used in the load planning process. Make sure they are not overly restrictive and that they include the necessary resource types.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for resources and equipment is complete and accurate. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the data is active.
  
  
  
  Assign Resources to Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that the resources are assigned to the correct planning area and that they are active for use in load planning.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the load planning process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/RES for resource management and /SCMTMS/PL for planning.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring resources and load planning in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.