How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ195 - A source and/or destination stage already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 195

• Message text: A source and/or destination stage already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ195 - A source and/or destination stage already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ195 A source and/or destination stage already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to create or modify a transportation request or a transportation lane, and there is already an existing stage (source or destination) defined for that request or lane.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The error indicates that there is an attempt to create a transportation request or lane with a source or destination stage that already exists in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of transportation lanes or stages that lead to conflicts.
  Data Integrity: The data being entered may not be unique or may conflict with existing data in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Stages: Review the existing transportation requests or lanes to see if the source or destination stage you are trying to create already exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP TM and checking the list of stages.
  
  
  Modify Existing Entries: If you find that the stage already exists, consider modifying the existing entry instead of creating a new one. This may involve changing the parameters or details of the existing transportation request or lane.
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Stages: If there are duplicate stages that are not needed, you may delete them to resolve the conflict.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to manage transportation requests and lanes effectively.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that there are no misconfigurations leading to this error.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/TRANSPORT_REQUEST or /SCMTMS/TRANSPORT_LANE, to manage transportation requests and lanes effectively.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify transportation requests and lanes in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.