How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL004 - Maximum value is lower than current value for one or several allocations

/SCMTMS/TAL004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Maximum value is lower than current value for one or several allocations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL004 - Maximum value is lower than current value for one or several allocations ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL004 Maximum value is lower than current value for one or several allocations typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the allocation of resources or capacities. This error indicates that the maximum limit set for a particular allocation (such as transportation capacity, weight, volume, etc.) is lower than the current value that has been allocated or assigned.
  
  Cause:
  
  Capacity Limits: The maximum capacity for a resource (like a vehicle, container, or storage location) has been set lower than the amount currently allocated to it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect configurations in the transportation management settings, such as the maximum load capacities for vehicles or containers.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the planning or allocation process can lead to exceeding the defined limits.
  Changes in Allocation: If there have been recent changes to the allocation values or maximum limits, this