How To Fix /SCMTMS/MOCK016 - Mock data source system &1 cannot be used for remote generation

/SCMTMS/MOCK016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MOCK -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Mock data source system &1 cannot be used for remote generation

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/SCMTMS/MOCK016 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MOCK016 indicates that the mock data source system specified cannot be used for remote generation in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to use a mock data source system for generating data remotely, which is not supported.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mock Data Source: The system is configured to use a mock data source, which is primarily intended for testing and development purposes. Mock data sources do not have the necessary configurations or capabilities to support remote generation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings or in the way the mock data source is defined.
  System Limitations: The SAP system may have limitations regarding the use of mock data sources in certain scenarios, particularly in production or remote environments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use a Valid Data Source: Instead of using a mock data source, configure the system to use a valid, production-ready data