How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_INT243 - Booking is incomplete; specify Date of Arrival

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_INT -

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Booking is incomplete; specify Date of Arrival

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_INT243 - Booking is incomplete; specify Date of Arrival ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_INT243 Booking is incomplete; specify Date of Arrival typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a transportation order (TO) is being processed, but the required information regarding the Date of Arrival (DoA) is missing or incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date of Arrival: The most common cause of this error is that the Date of Arrival has not been specified in the transportation order.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the creation or modification of the transportation order, the user may have skipped entering the Date of Arrival.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require the Date of Arrival to be filled in for certain types of transportation orders.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues with the data mapping that result in the Date of Arrival not being populated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Date of Arrival: 
  
  Navigate to the transportation order in question.
  Locate the field for the Date of Arrival and enter the appropriate date.
  Save the changes to the transportation order.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: 
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the Date of Arrival is not set as a mandatory field for the type of transportation order you are working with.
  Consult with your SAP TM configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry Procedures: 
  
  Ensure that users are trained to enter all required fields when creating or modifying transportation orders.
  Implement validation checks to prompt users if mandatory fields are left blank.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Validation: 
  
  If the transportation order is created through an interface or data transfer, validate the data mapping and ensure that the Date of Arrival is being correctly populated from the source system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling transportation orders.
  Documentation: Review the SAP TM documentation for best practices on managing transportation orders and the required fields.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the transportation order is complete with all necessary information.