How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCC_TCEXT013 - Source location or destination location in shipment &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCC_TCEXT -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Source location or destination location in shipment &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_TCEXT013 - Source location or destination location in shipment &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_TCEXT013 indicates that there is an issue with the source or destination location in a shipment. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system cannot validate the specified locations for a shipment.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Location: The source or destination location specified in the shipment does not exist in the system or is not active.
  Master Data Issues: The location may not be properly set up in the master data, such as the location not being assigned to the relevant transportation network or not having the necessary attributes.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the location master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified locations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Location Data:
  
  Check the source and destination locations in the shipment to ensure they are correctly entered.
  Go to the location master data in SAP and verify that the locations exist and are active.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the locations are properly configured in the system. This includes checking if they are assigned to the correct transportation network and have the necessary attributes (e.g., country, region).
  
  
  
  Review Shipment Details:
  
  Open the shipment in question and review all details to ensure that there are no typos or incorrect entries in the location fields.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified locations. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific error message and related troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/SHIPMENT to access shipment details or /SCMTMS/LOC to manage location master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid source or destination location in the shipment.