How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_TLOCCHAIN103 - Transshipment location chain does not exist and thus cannot be copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_TLOCCHAIN -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Transshipment location chain does not exist and thus cannot be copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_TLOCCHAIN103 - Transshipment location chain does not exist and thus cannot be copied ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_TLOCCHAIN103 indicates that a transshipment location chain does not exist in the system, which prevents it from being copied. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to create or manage transportation processes that involve transshipment locations.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Transshipment Location Chain: The primary cause of this error is that the transshipment location chain you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The chain was never created.
  The chain was deleted or not properly configured.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the configuration or transaction.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to transshipment locations or chains.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the transshipment locations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transshipment Location Chains:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP TM where transshipment location chains are defined.
  Verify if the transshipment location chain you are trying to use exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Transshipment Location Chain:
  
  If the chain does not exist, you can create a new transshipment location chain by following the steps in the SAP TM configuration guide.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and locations are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for transshipment locations and ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Make sure that all relevant master data is maintained and consistent.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Review the input data for any typos or incorrect references that might lead to the system not finding the specified transshipment location chain.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to manage transshipment location chains.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that deal with transshipment locations and chains, such as /SCMTMS/LOC for location management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training resources or documentation on SAP TM to better understand how transshipment processes work and how to configure them correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.