How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH808 - Schedule type &1 is not valid for transportation mode category sea

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Schedule type &1 is not valid for transportation mode category sea

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH808 - Schedule type &1 is not valid for transportation mode category sea ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH808 Schedule type &1 is not valid for transportation mode category sea typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) when there is an issue with the scheduling configuration for transportation modes, specifically for sea transport.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Schedule Type: The schedule type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) is not configured or is not valid for the sea transportation mode category in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The transportation mode category for sea may not have the necessary schedule types defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to transportation modes or schedule types may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Schedule Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for transportation management in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant settings for transportation modes and schedule types.
  Ensure that the schedule type you are trying to use is defined for the sea transportation mode category.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Schedule Types:
  
  If the schedule type is not defined, you may need to create a new schedule type that is valid for sea transport.
  If it is defined but not valid, you may need to adjust its settings or link it correctly to the sea transportation mode.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for transportation modes and ensure that all necessary entries are complete and correctly configured.
  Validate that the sea transportation mode is properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring transportation modes and schedule types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to create a transportation request or schedule again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TS (for transportation scheduling) or /SCMTMS/SC (for configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/SCH808.