How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ460 - Carrier must be identical or not specified for all selected stages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Carrier must be identical or not specified for all selected stages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ460 - Carrier must be identical or not specified for all selected stages ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ460 Carrier must be identical or not specified for all selected stages typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to create or modify a transportation request or a shipment and the carrier information is inconsistent across the selected stages.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you have selected multiple stages (e.g., legs of a transportation route) that have different carriers assigned to them. In SAP TM, when you are working with a transportation request or shipment, all selected stages must either have the same carrier or no carrier specified at all. This is to ensure consistency in the transportation planning process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selected Stages: Review the stages you have selected in your transportation request or shipment. Ensure that all selected stages either have the same carrier assigned or that no carrier is specified for any of the stages.
  
  
  Modify Carrier Assignment:
  
  If you want to use a specific carrier, ensure that you assign the same carrier to all selected stages.
  If you do not want to specify a carrier for any of the stages, you can remove the carrier assignment from all selected stages.
  
  
  
  Re-select Stages: If you are unsure about the carrier assignments, you can deselect the stages and re-select them, ensuring that you are consistent with the carrier assignment.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to assign carriers or manage stages, refer to the SAP TM documentation or user guides for detailed instructions.
  
  
  Check Customizations: If your organization has customized the SAP TM system, check with your SAP administrator or consultant to ensure that there are no specific rules or configurations that might be affecting carrier assignments.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP TM to better understand how to manage carriers and transportation requests effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCMTMS/TRQ460 error and proceed with your transportation planning activities in SAP TM.