How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL287 - You cannot assign stages to booking &1; pick-up locations do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL -

• Message number: 287

• Message text: You cannot assign stages to booking &1; pick-up locations do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL287 - You cannot assign stages to booking &1; pick-up locations do not match ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL287 indicates that there is a mismatch in the pick-up locations when trying to assign stages to a booking in the SAP Transportation Management System (SAP TM). This error typically arises when the pick-up locations defined in the stages do not correspond to the pick-up location specified in the booking.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Locations: The pick-up location in the booking does not match the pick-up locations defined in the stages you are trying to assign.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the stages are configured or how the booking is set up.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be typographical errors or incorrect data entries in the booking or stage definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Pick-Up Locations:
  
  Check the pick-up location defined in the booking. Ensure that it is correctly entered and corresponds to the intended location.
  Review the stages you are trying to assign and confirm that their pick-up locations match the booking's pick-up location.
  
  
  
  Adjust Stages or Booking:
  
  If the booking's pick-up location is correct, you may need to adjust the stages to ensure they align with the booking's pick-up location.
  Conversely, if the stages are correct, you may need to modify the booking to match the stages.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the pick-up locations are set up correctly and that there are no discrepancies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing bookings and stages in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to assign the stages to the booking again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to transportation management, such as /SCMTMS/BOOKING for managing bookings and /SCMTMS/STAGE for managing stages.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to bookings and stages in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully assign stages to the booking. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.