How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR268 - Transportation unit &1 and &2 are empty return TUs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Transportation unit &1 and &2 are empty return TUs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR268 - Transportation unit &1 and &2 are empty return TUs ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR268 indicates that there are empty return transportation units (TUs) in the system. This typically occurs in the context of transportation management when the system is trying to process transportation units that do not contain any goods or items.
  Cause:
  
  
  Empty Transportation Units: The primary cause of this error is that the transportation units being referenced (identified by &1 and &2) do not have any associated goods or items. This can happen if:
  
  The transportation units were created without any items being loaded.
  There was an error during the loading process, resulting in an empty TU.
  The TUs were incorrectly configured or managed in the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management system that leads to the creation of empty TUs.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues in the system, such as missing or incorrect data related to the transportation units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transportation Units: Review the transportation units referenced in the error message. Ensure that they are supposed to contain items. If they are indeed empty and should not be, investigate the loading process to identify any issues.
  
  
  Load Items: If the transportation units are meant to carry items, ensure that the items are properly loaded into the TUs. You may need to reprocess the loading or create new TUs with the correct items.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP Transportation Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes reviewing the settings for transportation unit creation and handling.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data associated with the transportation units to ensure that there are no discrepancies or missing information. This may involve checking the relevant master data and transactional data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the root cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of your SAP system and any known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TU to view and manage transportation units.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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.