How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP518 - Requirement document fixed for opt. due to inconsistent stage assignment

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP -

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Requirement document fixed for opt. due to inconsistent stage assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP518 - Requirement document fixed for opt. due to inconsistent stage assignment ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP518 indicates that there is an issue with the requirement document in the Transportation Management System (TMS) due to inconsistent stage assignments. This typically occurs when the planning process encounters a requirement document that has stages that do not align correctly with the expected flow of transportation planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Stage Assignment: The requirement document may have stages that are not properly assigned or do not match the expected sequence of transportation stages.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the requirement document or related master data (e.g., transportation lanes, shipping points).
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in TMS may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how stages are assigned or processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Requirement Document: Review the requirement document for any inconsistencies in stage assignments. Ensure that all stages are correctly defined and in the proper sequence.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master