How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH259 - Error while mapping departure rule stage; schedule &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 259

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH259 - Error while mapping departure rule stage; schedule &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH259 indicates that there is an issue with mapping a departure rule stage 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 transportation planning settings or in the departure rule itself.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Transport Planning Object Issues: The transport planning object may not be correctly linked to the schedule.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Schedule Definition:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration and verify if the schedule referenced by &1 exists.
  If it does not exist, create the necessary schedule in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Departure Rule Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration of the departure rules and ensure that they are correctly set up to reference the appropriate schedules.
  Make sure that the departure rule is active and correctly linked to the relevant transportation lanes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the relevant data in the TMS. This may involve checking the database tables for any missing or incorrect entries.
  Use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PLN to review planning objects and schedules.
  
  
  
  Transport Planning Object:
  
  Ensure that the transport planning object (e.g., shipment, transport request) is correctly linked to the schedule.
  Check if there are any errors in the transport planning object that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to TMS and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/PLN for planning and /SCMTMS/SC for schedule management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to TMS and the specific error message for any known issues or patches.
  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.