How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR511 - First transit country is the same as the source location (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 511

• Message text: First transit country is the same as the source location (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR511 - First transit country is the same as the source location (&1) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR511 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of transportation routes in the SAP Transportation Management System (SAP TM). Specifically, the error states that the first transit country is the same as the source location, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The transportation route is configured incorrectly, where the first transit country is set to be the same as the source location.
  The system is trying to create a transportation order or a shipment that involves a transit country that is identical to the source location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transportation Route Configuration:
  
  Go to the transportation route configuration in SAP TM.
  Verify the settings for the transportation route that is being used. Ensure that the first transit country is different from the source location.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Source Location:
  
  If the source location is incorrectly set, you may need to adjust it to ensure that it does not match the first transit country.
  
  
  
  Review the Transportation Order:
  
  Check the details of the transportation order or shipment that is causing the error. Ensure that the source location and transit countries are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring transportation routes and understanding the implications of transit countries.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transportation order creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP TM to better understand transportation route configuration and management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your transportation routes are configured correctly.