How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP504 - Stop has initial status "Fixed" due to context determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP -

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Stop has initial status "Fixed" due to context determination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP504 - Stop has initial status "Fixed" due to context determination ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP504 indicates that a stop in the Transportation Management System (TMS) has been assigned an initial status of "Fixed" due to context determination. This typically occurs during the planning or optimization phase of transportation processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Context Determination: The error is often related to the context determination logic in SAP TMS, which assesses the conditions under which a stop can be modified or optimized. If the system determines that a stop should remain fixed based on the current context (e.g., constraints, planning parameters, or business rules), it will assign it a "Fixed" status.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the TMS that dictate how stops are treated during planning. If these settings are too restrictive, they may prevent certain stops from being optimized.
  Data Issues: Inconsistent or incomplete data related to the transportation order, shipment, or stops can also lead to this error. For example, if required fields