How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR637 - Only one valid default route found and applied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Only one valid default route found and applied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR637 - Only one valid default route found and applied ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR637 Only one valid default route found and applied typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This message indicates that the system has identified only one valid default route for a transportation request or shipment, and it has automatically applied that route.
  Cause:
  
  
  Route Determination: The error usually arises during the route determination process when the system is unable to find multiple valid routes based on the defined criteria (e.g., transportation lanes, shipping conditions, etc.). This can happen due to:
  
  Missing or incomplete route definitions in the system.
  Inadequate transportation lanes or conditions that do not meet the requirements for multiple routes.
  Configuration issues in the route determination settings.
  
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as:
  
  Incomplete or incorrect data in the location master (e.g., shipping points, plants).
  Missing transportation lanes or routes in the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Route Configuration:
  
  Review the route determination configuration in SAP TM. Ensure that multiple routes are defined for the relevant transportation lanes and that they meet the criteria for selection.
  Verify that the routes are active and valid for the transportation request.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the locations involved in the transportation request. Ensure that all necessary data is complete and accurate.
  Validate the transportation lanes and ensure that they are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Analyze Transportation Request:
  
  Look at the specific transportation request or shipment that triggered the error. Check the details to see if there are any constraints or conditions that limit the available routes.
  
  
  
  Testing and Simulation:
  
  Use the route determination simulation tools available in SAP TM to test different scenarios and see how routes are determined based on the current configuration and master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on route determination and configuration in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/ROUTE for route management and /SCMTMS/TRANSPORT for transportation requests.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.