How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH064 - Enter a location; transportation zones not allowed as stops on schedules

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Enter a location; transportation zones not allowed as stops on schedules

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH064 - Enter a location; transportation zones not allowed as stops on schedules ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH064 indicates that a transportation zone has been incorrectly used as a stop in a transportation schedule. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to create or modify a transportation schedule that includes transportation zones instead of specific locations.
  Cause:
  
  Use of Transportation Zones: The error occurs when a transportation zone is specified as a stop in the schedule. Transportation zones are used for grouping locations for planning purposes but cannot be used as actual stops in transportation schedules.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not correctly differentiating between locations and transportation zones.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a transportation zone instead of a specific location.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stops in Schedule: Review the stops defined in the transportation schedule. Ensure that all stops are specific locations (e.g., plants, warehouses, customer locations) and not transportation zones.
  Modify the Schedule: If a transportation zone is found in the schedule, replace it with the appropriate location. You can do this by editing the transportation schedule and selecting valid locations.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that transportation zones are not being allowed as stops. This may involve reviewing the settings in the transportation management configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly set up transportation schedules and the use of transportation zones.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in creating transportation schedules are trained on the correct use of locations and transportation zones within SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify your transportation schedules in SAP TM.