How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCD012 - Cannot apply distribution level &1; cannot distribute costs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCD -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Cannot apply distribution level &1; cannot distribute costs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCD012 - Cannot apply distribution level &1; cannot distribute costs ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCD012 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution level in the Transportation Management System (TMS) within SAP. This error typically arises when the system is unable to apply the specified distribution level for costs associated with transportation planning or execution.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Distribution Level: The distribution level specified may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration settings related to cost distribution in the TMS.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the transportation costs or the distribution levels.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the distribution of costs.
  Incomplete Master Data: Required master data (like transportation lanes, shipping points, etc.) may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Distribution Level: Verify that the distribution level specified in the transaction is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for cost distribution in TMS is correctly set up. This may involve checking the customizing settings in SPRO.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the relevant data to ensure that there are no discrepancies that could be causing the issue.
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the cost distribution.
  Master Data Review: Review and complete any missing or incorrect master data related to transportation management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PLN for planning or /SCMTMS/EXEC for execution to check the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on TMS and cost distribution processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.