How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ046 - &1 inconsistent (stage has to be a source stage on header or item)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: &1 inconsistent (stage has to be a source stage on header or item)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ046 - &1 inconsistent (stage has to be a source stage on header or item) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ046 &1 inconsistent (stage has to be a source stage on header or item) typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the transportation request or the transportation order regarding the stages defined in the process.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Stage Definition: The error suggests that the stage defined in the transportation request or order is not recognized as a valid source stage. This could happen if:
  
  The stage is not properly defined in the system.
  The stage is not assigned to the relevant transportation request or order.
  There is a mismatch between the stages defined in the header and those in the item level.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management system, particularly in the way stages are set up and linked to transportation requests.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues where the data in the database does not match the expected structure or relationships.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Stage Configuration:
  
  Verify that the stage in question is correctly defined in the system. Go to the configuration settings for transportation management and ensure that the stage is set up as a source stage.
  Ensure that the stage is assigned to the relevant transportation request or order.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Request/Order:
  
  Check the details of the transportation request or order to ensure that the stages are correctly assigned at both the header and item levels.
  Make sure that the stages defined in the header match those in the items.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the SAP TM system to identify any discrepancies in the data.
  If necessary, correct any inconsistencies found during the checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to transportation management for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps related to this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TO for transportation orders or /SCMTMS/TRQ for transportation requests to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message /SCMTMS/TRQ046.