How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL316 - Vehicle change not possible; remove original vehicle first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL -

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Vehicle change not possible; remove original vehicle first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL316 - Vehicle change not possible; remove original vehicle first ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL316 Vehicle change not possible; remove original vehicle first typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to change the vehicle assigned to a transportation order or a shipment, but the system detects that there is already a vehicle assigned.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Vehicle Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that there is already a vehicle assigned to the transportation order or shipment, and the system does not allow you to change the vehicle without first removing the existing one.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP TM has built-in data integrity rules to prevent inconsistencies in transportation planning and execution. Changing vehicles without proper removal can lead to issues in tracking and managing transportation resources.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Remove the Existing Vehicle:
  
  Navigate to the transportation order or shipment where the error occurred.
  Locate the section where the vehicle is assigned.
  Remove