How To Fix /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE541 - &1, stage &2: Source location not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE -

• Message number: 541

• Message text: &1, stage &2: Source location not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE541 - &1, stage &2: Source location not specified ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE541 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of transportation management in SAP, specifically related to the source location not being specified for a transportation request or shipment. This error typically occurs during the validation of transportation requests or during the planning process.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A transportation request or shipment is created without specifying a source location (e.g., a plant, warehouse, or other relevant location).
  The system requires a source location to determine where the goods are being shipped from, and this information is missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transportation Request/Shipment:
  
  Open the transportation request or shipment that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the source location is specified correctly. This could be a plant, storage location, or any other relevant location that serves as the origin of the goods.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for the relevant materials, plants, and locations is correctly maintained. Ensure that the source location is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Ensure that the settings for source locations are correctly defined.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and ensure that the transportation lanes, routes, and other related settings are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Transportation Request:
  
  If the transportation request is incomplete or incorrectly set up, consider deleting it and recreating it with the correct source location specified.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to transportation management for additional guidance on the specific error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction codes or configurations you have checked.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PR (for transportation requests) or /SCMTMS/SH (for shipments) to access the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the transportation request creation process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE541 error message.