How To Fix /SCMTMS/TDL018 - Source type is missing

/SCMTMS/TDL018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TDL -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Source type is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TDL018 - Source type is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TDL018 Source type is missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to transportation lanes or source types. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the source type for a transportation lane or a related object, which is necessary for processing transportation requests or planning.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The source type may not be defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration in the transportation management settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries for the source type in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Assignment: The transportation lane or related object may not be correctly assigned to a source type, leading to this error.
  Transport Lane Issues: If the transportation lane is not properly set up or is missing required information, it can