How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL387 - Assignment not possible; no default truck defined for driver &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL -

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Assignment not possible; no default truck defined for driver &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL387 - Assignment not possible; no default truck defined for driver &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL387 Assignment not possible; no default truck defined for driver &1 typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error indicates that there is no default truck assigned to the specified driver, which is necessary for planning transportation activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Truck Assignment: The driver specified in the error message does not have a default truck assigned in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management settings, particularly related to vehicle and driver assignments.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to vehicles and drivers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Driver Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the driver master data in SAP TM.
  Verify if the driver (identified by &1 in the error message) has a default truck assigned.
  If not, assign a default truck to the driver.
  
  
  
  Assign Default Truck:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration area where you can manage driver and vehicle assignments.
  Assign a default truck to the driver. This can usually be done in the driver’s master data record.
  
  
  
  Review Vehicle Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the truck you are trying to assign is correctly set up in the system.
  Check if the truck is active and available for assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Transportation Planning Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SAP TM related to transportation planning and vehicle assignments.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Assignment:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to re-run the transportation planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/DRIVER or /SCMTMS/VEHICLE to access driver and vehicle master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed guidance on managing drivers and vehicles.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By ensuring that each driver has a default truck assigned and that all related master data is correctly configured, you should be able to resolve this error and continue with your transportation planning activities.