How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ462 - Stage type must be identical for all selected non-main carriage stages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Stage type must be identical for all selected non-main carriage stages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ462 - Stage type must be identical for all selected non-main carriage stages ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ462 Stage type must be identical for all selected non-main carriage stages typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to process or manage transportation stages that have been defined in a transportation order or a similar document.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the stage types of the selected non-main carriage stages. In SAP TM, each stage in a transportation order can have a specific type (e.g., pickup, delivery, transshipment, etc.), and for certain operations, all selected non-main carriage stages must have the same type to proceed. This is often a requirement for consistency in the transportation process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Stages: Review the selected non-main carriage stages in your transportation order. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transportation order in SAP TM.
  
  
  Check Stage Types: For each of the selected stages, check the stage type. You can usually find this information in the details of each stage.
  
  
  Modify Stage Types: If you find that the stage types are different, you will need to modify them to ensure they are identical. This may involve:
  
  Changing the type of one or more stages to match the others.
  Removing or deselecting stages that do not match the required type.
  
  
  
  Re-select Stages: After ensuring that all selected non-main carriage stages have the same type, try to re-select them and proceed with your operation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the types of stages or how to change them, refer to the SAP TM documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide solutions or workarounds.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in transportation management are trained on the correct handling of transportation stages and the implications of stage types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your transportation management tasks in SAP.