How To Fix /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE544 - &1, stage &2: Deviating location in referenced destination capacity stop

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE -

• Message number: 544

• Message text: &1, stage &2: Deviating location in referenced destination capacity stop

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE544 - &1, stage &2: Deviating location in referenced destination capacity stop ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE544 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a mismatch between the location defined in the transportation request and the location in the destination capacity stop. This can happen during the planning or execution of transportation processes.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is a deviation in the location specified in the referenced destination capacity stop. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Location Assignment: The location assigned to the transportation request does not match the location defined in the destination capacity.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes in the master data (like location or capacity definitions) that have not been updated in the transportation request.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings that lead to mismatches.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data between the transportation request and the capacity stops.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transportation Request:
  
  Verify the locations defined in the transportation request. Ensure that they match the locations defined in the destination capacity stops.
  
  
  
  Review Destination Capacity:
  
  Go to the destination capacity settings and check the defined locations. Ensure that they are correctly set up and correspond to the locations in the transportation request.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the master data (like locations or capacities), ensure that all relevant data is updated in the transportation request.
  
  
  
  Reassign Locations:
  
  If necessary, reassign the correct locations in the transportation request to match the destination capacity.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transportation request again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to transportation management, such as /SCMTMS/PLANNING for planning and /SCMTMS/ADMIN for administrative tasks.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE544.