How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH151 - Enter a valid means of transport (&1 does not exist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Enter a valid means of transport (&1 does not exist)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH151 - Enter a valid means of transport (&1 does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH151 Enter a valid means of transport (&1 does not exist) typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) when a user attempts to use a means of transport (MOT) that is not defined or does not exist in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as planning shipments or creating transportation requests.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Means of Transport: The specified means of transport (e.g., a truck, ship, or train) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The means of transport may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the means of transport code entered by the user.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the means of transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Means of Transport:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCMTMS/MT (or the relevant transaction for managing means of transport).
  Verify if the means of transport code you are trying to use exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Means of Transport:
  
  If the means of transport is missing, you can create it by navigating to the appropriate configuration area in TMS.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the means of transport to ensure it is properly set up.
  Make sure that the transport type is active and correctly linked to the relevant transportation lanes.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the means of transport code you entered for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and use the means of transport in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing means of transport in TMS.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/MT for managing means of transport.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and authorizations are correctly assigned to avoid access issues.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources for users who frequently work with TMS to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the means of transport is correctly defined and usable within the SAP Transportation Management System.