How To Fix /SCMTMS/TDL014 - Means of transport &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TDL -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Means of transport &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TDL014 - Means of transport &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TDL014 Means of transport &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a means of transport (like a truck, ship, or airplane) that you are trying to use in your transportation planning or execution process.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Means of Transport: The means of transport you are trying to reference (indicated by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The means of transport may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the means of transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existence: Verify that the means of transport you are trying to use actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or table where means of transport are maintained (e.g., transaction /SCMTMS/MT).
  Create or Activate: If the means of transport does not exist, you will need to create it. If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the means of transport is correctly configured in the system. Check the relevant settings in the Transportation Management configuration.
  Data Consistency Check: Run any necessary data consistency checks to ensure that all relevant data is correctly maintained.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the means of transport.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/MT for managing means of transport.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed information on configuring and managing means of transport.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the means of transport is correctly set up in your SAP system.