How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL266 - Multiple stages of &1 assigned to same &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL -

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Multiple stages of &1 assigned to same &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL266 - Multiple stages of &1 assigned to same &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL266 indicates that there are multiple stages of a specific transportation lane assigned to the same transportation request or order. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when planning transportation processes.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Assignments: The same stage (e.g., loading, transportation, unloading) is assigned multiple times to a single transportation request or order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of transportation lanes or stages that allow for overlapping assignments.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to multiple stages being assigned incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transportation Request/Order:
  
  Review the transportation request or order in question to identify the stages assigned to it.
  Ensure that each stage is unique and not duplicated.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Lane Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for transportation lanes in SAP TM.
  Check if there are any overlapping or conflicting configurations that could lead to multiple assignments.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  If applicable, adjust the planning parameters or rules that govern how stages are assigned to transportation requests.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If there are data integrity issues, consider cleaning up the data by removing duplicate entries or correcting any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to transportation management for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PLN for planning or /SCMTMS/ORD for order management to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.