How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL065 - Cannot determine allocation-relevant quantities for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Cannot determine allocation-relevant quantities for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL065 - Cannot determine allocation-relevant quantities for &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL065 Cannot determine allocation-relevant quantities for &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to determine the quantities that are relevant for allocation during the transportation planning process. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The relevant transportation data (like transportation requirements, freight units, or shipment details) may be incomplete or missing. This could include missing quantities, units of measure, or other critical fields.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP TM settings that prevent the system from correctly calculating the allocation-relevant quantities.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as incorrect or incomplete material master records, location data, or transportation lane definitions, can lead to this error.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data, such as mismatched units of measure or incompatible product characteristics, the system may not be able to determine the relevant quantities.
  
  
  Transportation Planning Settings: The settings for transportation planning might not be correctly defined, leading to issues in quantity determination.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Completeness: Review the relevant transportation documents (e.g., transportation requirements, freight units) to ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly filled out.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that they are set up correctly for your business processes. This includes reviewing the allocation strategy and related settings.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all master data (material master, location data, etc.) is complete and accurate. Correct any inconsistencies or missing information.
  
  
  Analyze Logs and Messages: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for any additional error messages or logs that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, create a test scenario with known good data to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is data-related or configuration-related.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP TM you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/PLN for planning and /SCMTMS/FU for freight units.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By systematically addressing the potential causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TAL065.