How To Fix /SCMTMS/TDL040 - Corresponding transp. lane does not exist for any of the trade lanes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TDL -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Corresponding transp. lane does not exist for any of the trade lanes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TDL040 - Corresponding transp. lane does not exist for any of the trade lanes ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TDL040 indicates that there is no corresponding transportation lane defined for the trade lanes in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a transportation request, but the system cannot find a valid transportation lane that matches the criteria of the trade lanes involved.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Transportation Lane: The most common cause is that the transportation lane has not been defined in the system for the specific combination of the shipping point and the receiving point.
  Incorrect Trade Lane Configuration: The trade lanes may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect locations, or the transportation lane may not be active.
  Transport Lane Validity: The transportation lane may be inactive or not valid for the date range of the transportation request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Transportation Lane:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration and define the necessary transportation lanes for the relevant shipping and receiving points.
  Ensure that the transportation lane is active and valid for the required date range.
  
  
  
  Check Trade Lane Configuration:
  
  Verify that the trade lanes are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the parameters such as shipping point, receiving point, and transportation mode.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the locations involved in the transportation request. Ensure that the shipping and receiving points are correctly set up and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Activate Transportation Lane:
  
  If the transportation lane exists but is inactive, activate it in the TMS configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring transportation lanes and trade lanes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transportation request again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TL to manage transportation lanes or /SCMTMS/TRADELANE for trade lane management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to transportation lanes and trade lanes.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TDL040 and ensure that your transportation lanes are correctly set up in the SAP system.