How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_IL019 - Optimizer considers incompatibilities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_IL -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Optimizer considers incompatibilities

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_IL019 - Optimizer considers incompatibilities ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_IL019 indicates that the optimizer has encountered incompatibilities while trying to plan transportation. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a feasible transportation solution due to conflicting parameters or constraints.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Transportation Modes: The selected transportation modes for the shipment may not be compatible with the goods being transported.
  Capacity Constraints: The vehicles or resources may not have enough capacity to handle the planned shipments.
  Time Windows: The planned time windows for loading and unloading may not align with the availability of resources or the delivery schedule.
  Route Restrictions: There may be restrictions on certain routes that prevent the optimizer from finding a valid solution.
  Product Compatibility: Certain products may have compatibility issues that prevent them from being transported together.
  Missing Master Data: Incomplete or incorrect master data for transportation lanes, vehicles, or products can lead to incompatibilities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Transportation Modes: Check the transportation modes assigned to the shipment and ensure they are compatible with the goods being transported.
  Adjust Capacity Settings: Verify the capacity settings for vehicles and resources to ensure they can accommodate the planned shipments.
  Check Time Windows: Review the time windows for loading and unloading to ensure they are feasible and align with resource availability.
  Examine Route Restrictions: Investigate any route restrictions that may be affecting the planning process and adjust as necessary.
  Validate Product Compatibility: Ensure that the products being transported together are compatible and do not have any restrictions.
  Update Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., transportation lanes, vehicles, products) is complete and accurate.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PLN for planning or /SCMTMS/OPT for optimization to analyze the planning process.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs and traces in the SAP TM system for more detailed information about the incompatibilities encountered.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on transportation planning and optimization to understand the parameters and settings involved.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes of the incompatibilities, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully plan your transportation activities.