How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_TP001 - Stage sequence is not sequential; recalculation is not allowed

/SCMTMS/PLN_TP001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_TP -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Stage sequence is not sequential; recalculation is not allowed

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/SCMTMS/PLN_TP001 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_TP001 Stage sequence is not sequential; recalculation is not allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the sequence of stages in a transportation plan or shipment. This error indicates that the stages defined in the transportation process are not in the correct order, which prevents the system from recalculating the transportation plan.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Sequential Stages: The stages in the transportation plan are not arranged in a logical sequence. For example, a stage that is supposed to occur after another stage is listed before it.
  Manual Changes: Manual adjustments to the stages or the transportation plan may have disrupted the intended sequence.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that define the stages, such as incorrect timestamps or missing dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stage Sequence: Review the stages in the transportation plan to ensure they are in the correct