How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH018 - &1 departure rules deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 departure rules deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH018 - &1 departure rules deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH018 &1 departure rules deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that a departure rule, which is essential for planning and executing transportation processes, has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The departure rule may have been manually deleted by a user or through a configuration change.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing dependencies or related objects that lead to the rule being flagged as deleted.
  Transport Request Issues: If the system is in a transport process, it might lead to temporary unavailability of certain rules.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or transport lanes may inadvertently affect the availability of departure rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the SAP TM system to ensure that the departure rules are correctly defined and active.
  Recreate Departure Rules: If the rules were deleted, you may need to recreate them. This can be done through the SAP TM configuration menu.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the transportation management data that may be causing the issue.
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs to see if any recent changes were made that could have led to the deletion of the departure rules.
  Transport Requests: If the issue is related to transport requests, ensure that all necessary objects are included in the transport and that the transport is correctly imported into the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP TM you are using for any known issues or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/DEP_RULE for managing departure rules.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.