How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH087 - Transportation mode &1 does not exist

/SCMTMS/SCH087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Transportation mode &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH087 - Transportation mode &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH087 Transportation mode &1 does not exist typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) when the system is unable to find a specified transportation mode in the configuration. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, missing entries, or issues with the master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transportation Mode: The specified transportation mode (e.g., truck, rail, air) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transportation mode may not be properly configured in the TMS settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the transportation mode.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the transportation mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transportation Mode Configuration:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration settings and verify that the transportation mode in question is defined.
  You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to the relevant configuration path, usually