How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL035 - Specify a source transportation zone for orientation "O" ("Outbound")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Specify a source transportation zone for orientation "O" ("Outbound")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL035 - Specify a source transportation zone for orientation "O" ("Outbound") ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL035 Specify a source transportation zone for orientation "O" ("Outbound") typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system requires a source transportation zone to be defined for outbound transportation activities, but it has not been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The source transportation zone for outbound logistics has not been configured in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The relevant master data (such as transportation lanes, shipping points, or transportation zones) may not be fully maintained.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the transportation management process may not align with the requirements for outbound logistics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transportation Zones:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the source transportation zones are defined for the relevant outbound processes.
  You can do this by going to the transaction code SPRO and following the path: 
  SAP Transportation Management -> Basic Transportation Management -> Define Transportation Zones.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data is correctly maintained. This includes:
  
  Transportation lanes
  Shipping points
  Locations
  
  
  Verify that the transportation zones are assigned to the relevant locations.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Lane Settings:
  
  Check the transportation lanes to ensure that they are correctly set up with the appropriate source and destination transportation zones.
  Make sure that the lanes are active and correctly configured for outbound transportation.
  
  
  
  Check for Customization:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP TM system, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. Create a new outbound transportation request or order to verify.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring transportation zones and managing transportation processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the outbound transportation processes are correctly configured in your SAP TM system.