How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH153 - &1 is not a schedule-based means of transport

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: &1 is not a schedule-based means of transport

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH153 - &1 is not a schedule-based means of transport ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH153 &1 is not a schedule-based means of transport typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is trying to use a means of transport that is not defined as schedule-based in the system configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The means of transport (e.g., a truck, train, etc.) is not set up as a schedule-based transport in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The transport mode or means of transport may have been incorrectly entered or selected in the transaction.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the means of transport may not be maintained or is incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for means of transport in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the means of transport you are trying to use is configured as a schedule-based transport.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under Transportation Management -> Means of Transport -> Define Means of Transport.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the means of transport is correctly defined in the system.
  Check if the transport mode is set to schedule-based and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If you are entering the means of transport manually, double-check the entry for any typos or incorrect selections.
  Ensure that you are selecting the correct means of transport that is defined as schedule-based.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring means of transport and understanding the requirements for schedule-based transport.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP TM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to transportation management, such as /SCMTMS/PRT for managing means of transport.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP TM to better understand the configuration and usage of means of transport.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the means of transport is correctly configured for use in your transportation planning processes.