How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCM_FO_COMM039 - Stage type &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCM_FO_COMM -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Stage type &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCM_FO_COMM039 - Stage type &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCM_FO_COMM039 Stage type &1 is not valid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system has encountered an invalid stage type during the processing of a transportation request or during the execution of a transportation process.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The stage type specified in the configuration or in the transaction might not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the stage type field when creating or modifying a transportation request.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, the required stage types may not have been properly set up or activated.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is part of a transport layer, the required objects may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify that the stage type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under Transportation Management.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entry for the stage type in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that it matches the valid stage types defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Customization:
  
  If you are using custom stage types, ensure that they have been properly created and activated in the system.
  Consult with your SAP TM consultant or administrator to confirm that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a recent transport, verify that all necessary objects related to stage types were included in the transport request and were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/FO for freight order management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal 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 following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.