How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR186 - Selected stage is not a stage for customer self-delivery/customer pick-up

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Selected stage is not a stage for customer self-delivery/customer pick-up

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR186 - Selected stage is not a stage for customer self-delivery/customer pick-up ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR186 Selected stage is not a stage for customer self-delivery/customer pick-up typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user attempts to create or process a transportation order that involves customer self-delivery or customer pick-up, but the selected stage does not support this functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Stage Selection: The selected stage in the transportation order may not be configured to allow customer self-delivery or pick-up. This can happen if the stage is not set up correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The transportation management configuration may not have the necessary settings to support customer self-delivery or pick-up for the selected stage.
  Business Process Misalignment: The business process defined in the system may not align with the intended use of customer self-delivery or pick-up for the selected stage.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Stage Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the transportation management system.
  Verify that the selected stage is configured to allow customer self-delivery or pick-up. This may involve checking the stage settings in the transportation lane or route.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transportation Order:
  
  If the selected stage is not appropriate for customer self-delivery or pick-up, consider selecting a different stage that is configured for this purpose.
  
  
  
  Review Business Process:
  
  Ensure that the business process aligns with the intended use of customer self-delivery or pick-up. If necessary, update the process to accommodate the correct stages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to transportation management to understand the requirements for customer self-delivery and pick-up.
  
  
  
  Engage with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and business processes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights specific to your system configuration and help troubleshoot the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring stages for customer self-delivery or pick-up.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that can help you navigate to the configuration settings (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  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.