How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_MAP_PLN010 - Cannot display &1 stages; stages have invalid stops

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_MAP_PLN -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Cannot display &1 stages; stages have invalid stops

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_MAP_PLN010 - Cannot display &1 stages; stages have invalid stops ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_MAP_PLN010 indicates that there are issues with the stages in a transportation management scenario, specifically that the stages have invalid stops. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to display or process transportation stages that are not correctly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Stops: The stages in the transportation order or shipment may reference stops that are not valid. This could be due to missing or incorrectly defined locations, or the stops may not be properly linked to the stages.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the locations, routes, or transportation lanes.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in SAP TM may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in how stages and stops are defined and processed.
  Transport Order Changes: If there have been recent changes to the transport order or shipment, it may have led to a situation where the stages no longer align with the defined stops.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stops Configuration: Review the configuration of the stops associated with the stages. Ensure that all stops are valid and correctly defined in the system.
  Validate Master Data: Check the master data for locations, routes, and transportation lanes to ensure that they are correctly set up and that there are no missing entries.
  Review Transportation Order: Look at the transportation order or shipment to see if there have been any recent changes that could have caused the issue. If necessary, revert to a previous version or correct the changes.
  Recreate Stages: If the stages are corrupted or incorrectly defined, consider recreating them to ensure they are properly linked to valid stops.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases patches and updates that can resolve known issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to identify where the error is occurring and gather more information about the invalid stops.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP TM Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management for detailed information on configuring stages and stops.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support Tickets: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider opening a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.