How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR861 - Direct shipment options can only be determined for freight units

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Direct shipment options can only be determined for freight units

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR861 - Direct shipment options can only be determined for freight units ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR861 indicates that the system is unable to determine direct shipment options for a given scenario because the context does not involve freight units. This error typically arises in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when trying to process a transportation request or freight order that is expected to have direct shipment options.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Freight Units: The error usually occurs when the system is trying to evaluate direct shipment options, but there are no freight units associated with the transportation request or order.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings that prevent the system from recognizing or creating freight units.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the transportation request or order that prevent the creation of freight units.
  Process Flow Issues: The process flow may not be correctly set up to handle direct shipments, leading to the inability to determine options.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Freight Units: Ensure that freight units are created and associated with the transportation request or order. You can do this by navigating to the relevant freight unit management transaction in SAP TM.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in SAP TM related to direct shipments and freight unit creation. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Validate Data: Check the data in the transportation request or order for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Process Flow Review: Review the process flow for transportation management to ensure that it is set up to handle direct shipments appropriately. This may involve checking the routing, transportation lanes, and other related settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling direct shipments and freight units in your version of SAP TM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/FU for freight unit management, to help diagnose and resolve the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the direct shipment options can now be determined correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.