How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH244 - Error while mapping departure rule; schedule &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Error while mapping departure rule; schedule &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH244 - Error while mapping departure rule; schedule &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH244 indicates that there is an issue with mapping a departure rule in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, the error states that a schedule (identified by &1) could not be found. This typically occurs when the system is trying to reference a schedule that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Schedule Definition: The schedule that the system is trying to reference has not been created or is not active.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the mapping of the departure rules to the schedules.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Transport Planning: The schedule might not be relevant for the specific transport planning scenario being executed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Schedule Definition:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration and verify if the schedule that is referenced in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, create the necessary schedule in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping of departure rules to schedules in the TMS configuration.
  Ensure that the departure rule is correctly linked to the existing schedule.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the TMS to identify any missing or inconsistent data.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Planning:
  
  Ensure that the transport planning scenario you are working with is compatible with the schedules defined in the system.
  If necessary, adjust the planning parameters to align with the available schedules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring schedules and departure rules.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/SCHE to manage schedules or /SCMTMS/DEPARTURE to manage departure rules.
  Tables: Familiarize yourself with relevant tables such as /SCMTMS/SCHEDULE and /SCMTMS/DEPARTURE_RULE to understand how schedules and rules are stored.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.