How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND318 - Element &1 must not be specified in combination with stages information

/SCMTMS/TEND318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Element &1 must not be specified in combination with stages information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND318 - Element &1 must not be specified in combination with stages information ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND318 Element &1 must not be specified in combination with stages information typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a conflict in the data being entered or processed related to transportation planning.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to specify certain elements (like transportation lanes, routes, or other parameters) in conjunction with stages information (like stages of transportation or handling units) that are not compatible with each other. The system expects either one type of information or the other, but not both at the same time.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Input Data: Check the data you are entering or processing. Ensure that you are not mixing incompatible elements. For example, if you are specifying stages, do not also specify transportation lanes or routes that conflict with the stages.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If you are working with