How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG304 - DataSrcBindingError: Dist. calc.: from location is not in master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG -

• Message number: 304

• Message text: DataSrcBindingError: Dist. calc.: from location is not in master data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG304 - DataSrcBindingError: Dist. calc.: from location is not in master data ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG304 DataSrcBindingError: Dist. calc.: from location is not in master data typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the master data related to locations used in distribution calculations. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified "from location" in the master data, which is necessary for performing transportation calculations.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The "from location" specified in the transportation request or planning scenario does not exist in the master data. This could be due to:
  
  The location not being created in the system.
  The location being inactive or deleted.
  A mismatch in the location ID or name.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for transportation management may not be correctly set up, leading to issues in recognizing the location.
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the master data is not synchronized properly between different systems (e.g., between SAP TM and SAP ERP), it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the "from location" exists in the master data. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., location master data) in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the location is active and has the necessary attributes set up.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Location:
  
  If the location does not exist, create it in the system.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it or correct any issues with its configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the system is set up to recognize the locations correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant integration settings between SAP TM and other systems (like SAP ERP) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check to ensure that the master data is synchronized across systems. This may involve running specific reports or transactions designed to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to transportation management and master data management for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/LOC to manage locations or /SCMTMS/TCC for transportation cockpit-related activities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG304 error in SAP TM.