How To Fix /SCMTMS/MSG102 - Stage is never relevant for planning; category is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MSG -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Stage is never relevant for planning; category is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG102 - Stage is never relevant for planning; category is &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG102 Stage is never relevant for planning; category is &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This message indicates that a specific stage in the transportation process is not relevant for planning due to its category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Stage Configuration: The stage in question may be configured in such a way that it is not intended to be included in the planning process. This could be due to its category being set to a value that excludes it from planning.
  Incorrect Stage Assignment: The stage might be incorrectly assigned to a transportation lane or route that does not support planning for that specific category.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the transportation lanes, routes, or stages that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stage Configuration: Review the configuration of the stage in the SAP TM system. Ensure that the category assigned to