How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ318 - Cannot set confirmed delivery date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Cannot set confirmed delivery date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ318 - Cannot set confirmed delivery date ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ318 Cannot set confirmed delivery date typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with setting or confirming a delivery date for a transportation requirement or shipment. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The transportation requirement may be missing essential data, such as delivery dates, or the data may be incorrect.
  Scheduling Conflicts: There may be scheduling conflicts with the transportation resources or routes that prevent the system from confirming the delivery date.
  Transportation Planning Issues: The planning process may not have been completed successfully, leading to inconsistencies in the data.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP TM settings that affect how delivery dates are handled.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or constraints may prevent the confirmation of the delivery date based on the current state of the transportation requirement.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Completeness: Ensure that all required fields in the transportation requirement are filled out correctly. This includes checking the delivery date, shipping point, and any other relevant information.
  Review Scheduling: Look for any scheduling conflicts or issues with the transportation resources. Ensure that the resources are available and that the routes are correctly defined.
  Re-run Planning: If there are issues with the planning process, try re-running the transportation planning to see if it resolves the issue.
  Consult Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling delivery dates. This may involve checking the transportation management settings and business rules.
  Check for Business Constraints: Review any business rules or constraints that may be affecting the ability to confirm the delivery date. This may involve consulting with business stakeholders or reviewing documentation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes often provide patches or additional guidance for known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/PRT for transportation requirements or /SCMTMS/SH for shipments, to help diagnose the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to transportation management and delivery date handling for more detailed information on configuration and processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.