How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD162 - Record &1: Stage cannot be added to voyage; schedule does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Record &1: Stage cannot be added to voyage; schedule does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD162 - Record &1: Stage cannot be added to voyage; schedule does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD162 indicates that there is an issue with adding a stage to a voyage because the associated schedule does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to manage or update transportation processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Schedule: The primary cause of this error is that the schedule that the stage is trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The schedule was not created or was deleted.
  The schedule is not active or has been archived.
  There is a mismatch in the data being referenced (e.g., incorrect schedule ID).
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect links between the voyage and the schedule.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the schedule.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Schedule Existence:
  
  Verify that the schedule you are trying to reference actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to list schedules.
  
  
  
  Create or Reactivate Schedule:
  
  If the schedule does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is inactive, consider reactivating it.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data being used to reference the schedule is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect IDs.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the schedule. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements or configurations related to schedules and voyages in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the failure occurs. This may require technical assistance from an SAP consultant or developer.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Transportation Management, such as /SCMTMS/VY for managing voyages and /SCMTMS/SCH for schedules.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully add the stage to the voyage.