How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD157 - Record &1: Vessel is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Record &1: Vessel is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD157 - Record &1: Vessel is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD157 Record &1: Vessel is missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to upload or process transportation scheduling data, and the system cannot find the specified vessel associated with the record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vessel Data: The vessel information may not have been entered or may be incomplete in the system.
  Incorrect Reference: The record being processed may reference a vessel that does not exist in the database.
  Data Upload Issues: If the error occurs during a data upload, it could be due to incorrect mapping or formatting of the data file.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in SAP TM that are not properly set up to recognize the vessel.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vessel Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the vessel master data in SAP TM and verify that the vessel referenced in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that all required fields for the vessel are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review the Data Upload File:
  
  If the error occurs during a data upload, check the file being uploaded for any discrepancies or missing vessel information.
  Ensure that the vessel ID or name in the upload file matches exactly with what is in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Correct the Reference:
  
  If the record is referencing a vessel that does not exist, update the record to reference a valid vessel.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to vessel data in the context of transportation scheduling.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP TM configuration team to ensure that all necessary settings related to vessels are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Error Log Review:
  
  Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on managing vessel data in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.