How To Fix /SCMTMS/TES_RT018 - Coordinates for dest. location/resource of FD &1 couldn't be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TES_RT -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Coordinates for dest. location/resource of FD &1 couldn't be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TES_RT018 - Coordinates for dest. location/resource of FD &1 couldn't be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TES_RT018 indicates that the system is unable to determine the coordinates for the destination location or resource of a freight document (FD) in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Location Data: The destination location may not have been set up correctly in the system, or the coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the location are missing.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the resource or location may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability to retrieve the necessary coordinates.
  Geocoding Issues: The system may rely on external geocoding services to determine coordinates, and if there is an issue with these services, it may result in this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the TMS that are not properly set up, affecting how locations and resources are processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Location Master Data:
  
  Go to the location master data in SAP and verify that the destination location has valid coordinates assigned.
  If coordinates are missing, you can enter them manually or use a geocoding service to obtain them.
  
  
  
  Verify Resource Data:
  
  Ensure that the resources (e.g., trucks, warehouses) associated with the freight document have the correct master data and that their locations are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Geocoding Configuration:
  
  If your system uses external geocoding services, check the configuration settings to ensure they are correctly set up and that the service is operational.
  
  
  
  Check TMS Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Transportation Management System to ensure that all necessary parameters for location and resource handling are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the Transportation Management System for any specific guidance on this error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/FD to access freight documents or /SCMTMS/LOC to manage location data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.