How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR528 - Capacity (weight) must not be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Capacity (weight) must not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR528 - Capacity (weight) must not be initial ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR528 Capacity (weight) must not be initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to create or modify a transportation order (TO) or a related object, and the system requires a weight capacity to be specified, but it is missing or not provided.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Weight Capacity: The most common cause of this error is that the weight capacity for the transportation order or the relevant transportation unit has not been defined. This could be due to:
  
  The weight capacity field being left blank.
  The configuration of the transportation unit or vehicle not including a weight capacity.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If the transportation unit or vehicle is not properly configured in the system, it may not have the necessary weight capacity defined.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry where the weight capacity was not filled in.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transportation Order/Unit:
  
  Go to the relevant transportation order or transportation unit in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the weight capacity field is filled in with a valid value. This is usually found in the details of the transportation unit or vehicle.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If you are using a custom transportation unit or vehicle, check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the weight capacity is defined.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for transportation units and ensure that the weight capacity is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If you are entering data manually, double-check that you have filled in all required fields, including the weight capacity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to transportation management to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for entering or modifying transportation orders.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to transportation management, such as /SCMTMS/TOR for transportation orders.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to create or modify transportation orders and that your user role is configured correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.