How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_PATH_FIND012 - Transshipment location determination failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_PATH_FIND -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Transshipment location determination failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_PATH_FIND012 - Transshipment location determination failed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_PATH_FIND012 indicates that the system was unable to determine a transshipment location during the planning process in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Transshipment Locations: The system may not have any transshipment locations defined in the configuration.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for locations, transportation lanes, or other relevant entities may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Transportation Network Issues: The transportation network may not be properly set up, leading to the inability to find a valid transshipment point.
  Routing Issues: The routing configuration may not allow for transshipment, or the routes may not be defined correctly.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters may not be set up to allow for transshipment, or the conditions for transshipment may not be met.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP TM system that prevent the identification of transshipment locations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transshipment Locations: Ensure that transshipment locations are defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP TM.
  Review Master Data: Verify that all necessary master data (locations, transportation lanes, etc.) is complete and accurate. Make sure that the transshipment locations are correctly maintained.
  Examine Transportation Network: Check the transportation network configuration to ensure that it includes the necessary transshipment points and that they are correctly linked to the relevant routes.
  Validate Routing Configuration: Review the routing settings to ensure that transshipment is allowed and that the routes are correctly defined.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: Review the planning parameters in the system to ensure that they are set to allow for transshipment and that the conditions for transshipment are met.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address known issues related to transshipment location determination.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/PLANNER for planning or /SCMTMS/LOC for location management to investigate further.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management for detailed guidance on configuring transshipment locations and related settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP TM expert for further assistance.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.