How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR525 - ETA must not be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 525

• Message text: ETA must not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR525 - ETA must not be initial ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR525 ETA must not be initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) for a transportation order (TOR) is not set or is missing. The ETA is a critical piece of information for planning and executing transportation processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing ETA: The most common cause of this error is that the ETA field has not been populated when creating or updating a transportation order.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to an empty ETA field.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may require an ETA to be set, and if it is not, the error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transportation Order:
  
  Navigate to the transportation order that triggered the error.
  Verify if the ETA field is populated. If it is empty, enter a valid ETA.
  
  
  
  Update the ETA:
  
  If you are creating a new transportation order, ensure that you fill in the ETA field before saving the order.
  If you are updating an existing order, go to the relevant section and enter the ETA.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the ETA is set as a mandatory field. This can be done by consulting with your SAP TM configuration team or reviewing the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling transportation orders and the importance of ETA.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to edit transportation orders and enter ETA information.
  Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training on the importance of filling in the ETA and how to do it correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCMTMS/TOR525 ETA must not be initial error and ensure that your transportation orders are processed correctly.