How To Fix /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE553 - &1, &2: Referenced &3 &4 has deviating source stop location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE -

• Message number: 553

• Message text: &1, &2: Referenced &3 &4 has deviating source stop location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE553 - &1, &2: Referenced &3 &4 has deviating source stop location ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE553 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the source stop location for a transportation request or shipment. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system detects that the source stop location defined in the transportation request does not match the expected location based on the associated master data or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Location Data: The source stop location defined in the transportation request does not match the location data in the master data (e.g., location master data, business partner data).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings that lead to inconsistencies in how locations are defined or interpreted.
  Changes in Master Data: If there have been recent changes to the master data (e.g., changes in the location or business partner), it may not have been updated in the transportation request.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when