How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL015 - Incorrect transp. orientation type; no allocations are created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Incorrect transp. orientation type; no allocations are created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL015 - Incorrect transp. orientation type; no allocations are created ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL015 Incorrect transp. orientation type; no allocations are created typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that there is an issue with the transportation orientation type in the system, which is preventing the creation of allocations for transportation planning.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transportation Orientation Type: The transportation orientation type defined in the system does not match the expected values for the transportation request or the shipment. This can happen if the configuration is incorrect or if the data being processed does not align with the defined types.
  Missing or Incomplete Master Data: The master data related to transportation (like transportation lanes, routes, or vehicle types) may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Incompatibility with Business Rules: The transportation request may not meet the business rules defined in the system, leading to the rejection of the allocation process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transportation Orientation Type: Verify the transportation orientation type assigned to the transportation request or shipment. Ensure that it is correctly configured in the system.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP TM and check the allowed values for transportation orientation types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data (like transportation lanes, routes, and vehicle types) is correctly set up and complete.
  
  Check if the transportation lanes are active and correctly defined for the relevant origin and destination.
  
  
  
  Validate Business Rules: Review the business rules and settings in the SAP TM configuration to ensure that they align with the transportation request being processed.
  
  Make sure that the request meets all the criteria defined in the business rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transportation orientation types and their configurations.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the process and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/PRT for managing transportation requests or /SCMTMS/SH for managing shipments.
  Configuration Guides: Look for configuration guides specific to SAP TM that detail how to set up transportation orientation types and related master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/TAL015.