How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH068 - Enter a transportation mode of category "Sea"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Enter a transportation mode of category "Sea"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH068 - Enter a transportation mode of category "Sea" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH068 Enter a transportation mode of category "Sea" typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) when a user is trying to create or modify a transportation request or shipment and has not specified a transportation mode that is categorized as "Sea." This error indicates that the system expects a transportation mode that is specifically designated for sea transport.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transportation Mode: The user has not selected a transportation mode that is classified under the "Sea" category.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transportation modes may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant sea transportation modes are not available.
  Business Process Requirements: The business process being executed requires a sea transportation mode, but the user has selected a different mode or has not selected any mode at all.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select the Correct Transportation Mode:
  
  When creating or editing a transportation request or shipment, ensure that you select a transportation mode that is categorized as "Sea." This can typically be done in the relevant field where transportation modes are specified.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, verify that the transportation modes are correctly set up in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for transportation modes in SAP TMS.
  Ensure that there are valid sea transportation modes defined in the system. You can check this in the customizing settings under:
  
  SPRO > Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Define Transportation Modes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of transportation modes in SAP TMS. This may include specific instructions on how to handle sea transportation.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If users are frequently encountering this error, consider providing additional training on how to select the appropriate transportation modes in SAP TMS.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  If the issue persists after ensuring the correct mode is selected and configurations are correct, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to transportation management and this specific error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed information on transportation management and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully enter a transportation mode of category "Sea."