How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_IL012 - Means of transport &1 not exclusively used for direct shipment options

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_IL -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Means of transport &1 not exclusively used for direct shipment options

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_IL012 - Means of transport &1 not exclusively used for direct shipment options ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_IL012 indicates that the specified means of transport (MOT) is not exclusively used for direct shipment options. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a configuration or data inconsistency regarding the transport modes and their assignments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transport Mode Configuration: The means of transport may be configured to be used for multiple shipment types, including indirect shipments, which is not allowed for direct shipment options.
  Assignment Issues: The means of transport might be assigned to multiple transportation lanes or routes that include indirect shipment options.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the means of transport, such as incorrect settings in the transport mode or vehicle master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Transport Mode Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the means of transport in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the transport mode is set up exclusively for direct shipment options if