How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL261 - Cannot create freight order for &1 due to missing proposals

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL -

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Cannot create freight order for &1 due to missing proposals

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL261 - Cannot create freight order for &1 due to missing proposals ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL261 indicates that the system is unable to create a freight order for a specific transportation requirement due to missing proposals. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system cannot find suitable transportation proposals to fulfill the requirements.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Transportation Proposals: The most common cause is that there are no available transportation proposals that meet the criteria for the freight order. This could be due to:
  
  No suitable carriers or routes being available.
  The transportation requirements not being properly defined or lacking necessary details.
  Constraints in the planning parameters that prevent the generation of proposals.
  
  
  
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect or overly restrictive planning parameters may lead to the system not generating any proposals.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data (e.g., transportation lanes, carrier data, etc.) can also lead to this error.
  
  
  System Configuration: Configuration settings in SAP TM may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in proposal generation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transportation Proposals: 
  
  Go to the Transportation Management Work Center and check if there are any proposals available for the transportation requirement in question.
  If no proposals exist, you may need to create them manually or adjust the planning parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters: 
  
  Ensure that the planning parameters are set correctly. This includes checking the transportation lanes, carrier selection, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data: 
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking the configuration of transportation lanes, carriers, and any other relevant data.
  
  
  
  Run Planning Again: 
  
  If you have made changes to the parameters or master data, re-run the planning process to generate new proposals.
  
  
  
  Check Logs and Messages: 
  
  Review any logs or messages in the system that may provide additional context or details about why proposals are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on transportation planning and proposal generation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/PLN for planning and /SCMTMS/PROPOSAL for managing proposals.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully create the freight order.