How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP561 - Direct shipment not possible; freight unit might not be delivered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP -

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Direct shipment not possible; freight unit might not be delivered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP561 - Direct shipment not possible; freight unit might not be delivered ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP561 indicates that a direct shipment is not possible because the freight unit might not be delivered. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there are issues related to the planning or execution of transportation processes.
  Causes:
  
  Freight Unit Status: The freight unit may be in a status that does not allow for direct shipment. For example, it might be in a status that indicates it is already assigned to another shipment or is not yet ready for shipment.
  Delivery Issues: There may be issues with the delivery itself, such as missing or incorrect delivery information, which prevents the system from processing the shipment.
  Transportation Lane Configuration: The transportation lane may not be configured correctly to allow for direct shipments.
  Capacity Constraints: There may be capacity constraints in the transportation resources that prevent the direct shipment from being executed.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings