How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR209 - No active vehicle resource specified; add a vehicle resource to continue

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 209

• Message text: No active vehicle resource specified; add a vehicle resource to continue

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR209 - No active vehicle resource specified; add a vehicle resource to continue ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR209 No active vehicle resource specified; add a vehicle resource to continue typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when there is an attempt to perform an operation that requires a vehicle resource, but none has been defined or activated for the relevant transportation planning or execution process.
  Cause:
  
  No Vehicle Resource Defined: The most common cause is that there are no vehicle resources defined in the system for the transportation planning process.
  Inactive Vehicle Resource: The vehicle resource may exist but is not active or available for use.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings that prevent the system from recognizing available vehicle resources.
  Missing Assignment: The vehicle resource may not be assigned to the relevant transportation unit or shipment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vehicle Resources:
  
  Navigate to the vehicle resource management area in SAP TM.
  Ensure that there are active vehicle resources defined in the system. You can do this by checking the vehicle master data.
  
  
  
  Activate Vehicle Resources:
  
  If you find that the vehicle resources are inactive, you will need to activate them. This can typically be done in the vehicle master data screen by changing the status of the vehicle to active.
  
  
  
  Assign Vehicle Resources:
  
  Ensure that the vehicle resource is properly assigned to the relevant transportation unit or shipment. This can be done in the transportation planning or execution screens.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the vehicle resources are correctly set up and that there are no missing links in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Create New Vehicle Resource:
  
  If no vehicle resources exist, you may need to create a new vehicle resource. This involves defining the vehicle type, capacity, and other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing vehicle resources in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/VEHICLE to manage vehicle resources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to vehicle resources in your version of SAP TM.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify vehicle resources in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your transportation management processes in SAP.