How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL413 - Assignment not possible; driver &1 is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL -

• Message number: 413

• Message text: Assignment not possible; driver &1 is blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL413 - Assignment not possible; driver &1 is blocked ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL413 Assignment not possible; driver &1 is blocked typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is unable to assign a driver (vehicle operator) to a transportation task because the driver is currently blocked or unavailable for assignment.
  Causes:
  
  
  Driver Blocked Status: The driver may have been marked as blocked in the system due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The driver is on leave or unavailable.
  The driver has exceeded their working hours.
  The driver has been manually blocked by an administrator.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the transportation management system that prevent the assignment of certain drivers under specific conditions.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the driver or vehicle, such as incorrect status or missing information.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Driver Status:
  
  Navigate to the driver master data in SAP TM and check the status of the driver indicated by &1 in the error message.
  If the driver is blocked, you may need to unblock them or assign a different driver.
  
  
  
  Review Driver Availability:
  
  Ensure that the driver is available for the required time frame. If they are on leave or have exceeded their working hours, consider assigning a different driver.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If there are inconsistencies in the driver or vehicle master data, correct them. Ensure that all necessary information is up to date.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the assignment of drivers.
  
  
  
  Check for User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to make the assignment has the necessary authorizations to assign drivers.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/DRIVER to access driver master data or /SCMTMS/TRANSPORT for transportation tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Transportation Management and driver assignment processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.