How To Fix /SCMTMS/RESOURCE020 - Downtime interval conflicts with use by &1 freight orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/RESOURCE -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Downtime interval conflicts with use by &1 freight orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/RESOURCE020 - Downtime interval conflicts with use by &1 freight orders ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/RESOURCE020 indicates that there is a conflict with the downtime interval of a resource (such as a vehicle or a warehouse) that overlaps with the usage of freight orders. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to schedule or plan resources that are already booked for other freight orders during the specified downtime.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Resource Downtime: The resource (e.g., a truck, a warehouse) has been marked as unavailable for a certain period (downtime) due to maintenance, repairs, or other reasons.
  Freight Orders: There are existing freight orders that require the same resource during the downtime period, leading to a conflict.
  Scheduling Conflicts: The scheduling of new freight orders is attempted during a time when the resource is already booked or marked as unavailable.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Resource Availability:
  
  Review the downtime settings