How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL037 - Specify identical transportation zones for orientation "W" ("Within")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Specify identical transportation zones for orientation "W" ("Within")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL037 - Specify identical transportation zones for orientation "W" ("Within") ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL037 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of transportation zones in the Transportation Management System (TMS) when trying to create or process a transportation request or shipment. Specifically, this error occurs when the system expects identical transportation zones for the orientation "W" (which stands for "Within") but finds that they are not the same.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Mismatched Transportation Zones: The transportation zones defined for the source and destination locations in the transportation request or shipment do not match. For example, if you are trying to create a shipment within the same transportation zone, both the departure and arrival locations must belong to the same zone.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of transportation zones in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the transportation request, such as incorrect location codes or transportation zone assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transportation Zones:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SCMTMS/TRANSPORTATION) and check the transportation zones assigned to the source and destination locations.
  Ensure that both locations are assigned to the same transportation zone if the orientation is "W".
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of transportation zones in the TMS settings. Ensure that the zones are correctly defined and that the locations are assigned to the appropriate zones.
  You can check the configuration in the customizing settings under SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Transportation Functions -> Define Transportation Zones.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the transportation request was created manually, double-check the entries for the source and destination locations to ensure they are correct.
  If the data is coming from another system or interface, ensure that the data mapping is correct.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to create or process the transportation request or shipment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for more details on transportation zones and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the transportation zones are correctly configured and matched for the specified orientation, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TAL037.