How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL311 - Planning not possible; stages already planned

/SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL -

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Planning not possible; stages already planned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL311 - Planning not possible; stages already planned ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL311 Planning not possible; stages already planned typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you attempt to plan a transportation order or a shipment that has already been planned for certain stages. This error indicates that the system has detected that the planning process cannot be executed because the stages of the transportation order or shipment have already been assigned or planned.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Planning Attempt: The most common cause is that the planning process is being executed on a transportation order or shipment that has already been planned. This can happen if the user tries to re-plan an order that has already been processed.
  Incorrect Status: The status of the transportation order or shipment may not allow for further planning. For example, if the order is already in a status that indicates it has been fully planned or executed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration