How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH104 - Enter a valid transportation mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Enter a valid transportation mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH104 - Enter a valid transportation mode ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH104 Enter a valid transportation mode typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) when a user attempts to create or modify a transportation request or shipment without specifying a valid transportation mode. This error indicates that the system requires a valid mode of transport (e.g., truck, rail, air, sea) to proceed with the operation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transportation Mode: The transportation mode field is either empty or contains an invalid entry.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transportation modes may not be properly configured in the system.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered an incorrect or unsupported transportation mode.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transportation Mode Field: Ensure that the transportation mode field is filled in with a valid entry. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant screen where the transportation mode is required.
  Selecting a valid transportation mode from the dropdown list or entering it manually if you know the correct code.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TMS to ensure that the transportation modes are correctly defined.
  Check the customizing settings under SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Transportation Functions -> Define Transportation Modes.
  Ensure that the transportation modes you want to use are active and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the valid transportation modes, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to TMS for a list of supported transportation modes.
  
  
  User Training: If the issue is due to user error, consider providing training or guidelines on how to correctly enter transportation modes in the system.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select transportation modes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PR (for transportation requests) or /SCMTMS/SH (for shipments) to access the relevant screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to transportation modes in your version of SAP.
  Support: If the problem persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully enter a valid transportation mode in SAP TMS.