How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH056 - Copying is not possible; more than two intermediate stops defined

/SCMTMS/SCH056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Copying is not possible; more than two intermediate stops defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH056 - Copying is not possible; more than two intermediate stops defined ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH056 indicates that there is an issue with the transportation scheduling in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). Specifically, it means that the system has detected more than two intermediate stops defined for a transportation route, which is not allowed in the current configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A transportation route has been defined with more than two intermediate stops.
  The system settings or configuration restrict the number of intermediate stops to a maximum of two.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Transportation Route:
  
  Check the transportation route that you are trying to use. Ensure that it does not have more than two intermediate stops defined.
  If there are more than two intermediate stops, you will need to modify the route to comply with the system's restrictions.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Route Configuration:
  
  If your business process requires more than two intermediate stops, you may need to review the configuration settings