How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH246 - Error while mapping standard stop; schedule &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Error while mapping standard stop; schedule &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH246 - Error while mapping standard stop; schedule &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH246 indicates that there is an issue with mapping a standard stop 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 does not exist or has not been properly defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Schedule: The schedule that the system is trying to reference has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the mapping of stops to schedules is not set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Transport Planning Issues: The transport planning process may not have been executed correctly, leading to missing schedules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Schedule Definition:
  
  Verify that the schedule referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or table where schedules are defined (e.g., using transaction /SCMTMS/SCHED).
  If the schedule does not exist, create it according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for mapping standard stops to schedules. Ensure that all necessary mappings are correctly defined in the system.
  Use transaction /SCMTMS/STOP to review and adjust the stop mappings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the relevant data. This may involve checking for missing entries in the database tables related to schedules and stops.
  You can use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to inspect the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Re-run Transport Planning:
  
  If the issue arose during transport planning, consider re-running the transport planning process to regenerate the schedules and stops.
  Ensure that all necessary data is available before re-running the planning.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to TMS and the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/SCHED, /SCMTMS/STOP, and others related to TMS configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.