How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL049 - Only A, F and O orientations are valid for lane reference

/SCMTMS/TAL049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Only A, F and O orientations are valid for lane reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL049 - Only A, F and O orientations are valid for lane reference ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL049 indicates that there is an issue with the orientation settings for a lane reference in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when the orientation specified for a lane is not one of the valid options. The valid orientations for lane references in SAP TMS are:
  
  A: Arrival
  F: Forward
  O: Outbound
  
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when an invalid orientation is assigned to a lane reference. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The lane reference might have been configured with an orientation that is not recognized by the system.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a lane reference, an incorrect value may have been entered.
  System Customization: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might not adhere to the standard orientation values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Lane Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the lane configuration in SAP TMS.
  Verify the orientation settings