How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL121 - Orientation "Within" cannot be used

/SCMTMS/TAL121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Orientation "Within" cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL121 - Orientation "Within" cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL121 with the description "Orientation 'Within' cannot be used" typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of transportation lanes or the way the transportation network is set up.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error usually arises when the orientation of a transportation lane is set to "Within" but the system does not support this orientation for the specific scenario you are trying to execute. This can happen if the transportation lane is not properly defined or if the involved locations do not support "Within" orientation.
  
  
  Incompatible Locations: The locations involved in the transportation lane may not be compatible with the "Within" orientation. For example, if both the departure and arrival locations are not within the same geographical area or if they are not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect master data