How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP727 - Type mismatch between transportation resource and MTr; resource ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP -

• Message number: 727

• Message text: Type mismatch between transportation resource and MTr; resource ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP727 - Type mismatch between transportation resource and MTr; resource ignored ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP727 indicates a type mismatch between a transportation resource and a transportation request (MTr). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is trying to match a transportation resource (like a vehicle or carrier) with a transportation request, but the attributes or types do not align.
  
  Cause:
  
  Resource Type Mismatch: The transportation resource may not be compatible with the type of transportation request. For example, if the transportation request requires a specific type of vehicle (e.g., a refrigerated truck) and the available resource is of a different type (e.g., a flatbed truck), the system will ignore the resource.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the transportation management system that define which resources can be used for which types of transportation requests. If these settings are not aligned, it can lead to this error.
  Missing Attributes: The transportation resource may be missing required