How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR668 - No predecessor exists for selected stage &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 668

• Message text: No predecessor exists for selected stage &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR668 - No predecessor exists for selected stage &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR668 No predecessor exists for selected stage &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to create or modify a transportation order or a related document, and the system cannot find a predecessor stage for the selected stage.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Predecessor Stage: The error indicates that the selected stage (e.g., a specific leg of transportation) does not have a defined predecessor stage. In transportation management, stages are often linked in a sequence, and if the predecessor is missing, the system cannot process the current stage.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the transportation network or the planning setup, leading to missing links between stages.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that define the relationships between stages.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stage Configuration: Review the configuration of the transportation stages in your