How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_VAL019 - Stop &2 of &1 refers to stop_parent_key &3 which does not exist in doc

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_VAL -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Stop &2 of &1 refers to stop_parent_key &3 which does not exist in doc

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_VAL019 - Stop &2 of &1 refers to stop_parent_key &3 which does not exist in doc ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_VAL019 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an inconsistency in the transportation order (TO) data. This specific error indicates that a stop in the transportation order refers to a parent stop that does not exist in the document.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The transportation order may have been modified, and the parent stop was deleted or not created properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management system that leads to incorrect references between stops.
  Manual Changes: If manual changes were made to the transportation order or its stops, it could lead to references to non-existent parent stops.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP system or issues during data migration can lead to such inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transportation Order: Review the transportation order in question to ensure that all stops and their parent-child relationships are correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP TM and examining the details of the stops.
  
  
  Recreate Missing Stops: If you find that the parent stop referenced in the error message is missing, you may need to recreate it or adjust the stop references accordingly.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Use the consistency check tools available in SAP TM to identify and correct any inconsistencies in the transportation order data.
  
  
  Review Change Logs: If manual changes were made, review the change logs to understand what modifications were done and whether they might have caused the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help them diagnose the problem.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/TOR for managing transportation orders.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to transportation order validation errors for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.