How To Fix /SCMTMS/TDL027 - Invalid trade lane; orientation is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TDL -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Invalid trade lane; orientation is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TDL027 - Invalid trade lane; orientation is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TDL027 Invalid trade lane; orientation is missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of trade lanes. A trade lane in SAP TM defines the route between two locations and includes details such as the direction of transportation (orientation), which can be either "from" or "to."
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the trade lane you are trying to use is missing the orientation information. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The trade lane has not been fully configured, and the orientation (e.g., source and destination) has not been defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the trade lane, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Transport Mode Issues: The transport mode associated with the trade lane may not be properly set up, leading to missing orientation details.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Trade Lane Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP TM configuration settings and navigate to the trade lane settings.
  Ensure that the trade lane in question has both the source and destination locations defined.
  Verify that the orientation (from/to) is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the locations involved in the trade lane. Ensure that all necessary data is complete and accurate.
  Make sure that the locations are correctly assigned to the trade lane.
  
  
  
  Transport Mode Verification:
  
  Ensure that the transport mode associated with the trade lane is correctly configured and that it supports the defined orientation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the trade lane again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring trade lanes and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TDL to access trade lane settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid trade lane orientation in SAP TM.