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

/SCMTMS/TES_RT018 - Overview

• 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:
  
  
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