How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ516 - Deviating carrier and airline cd. are maintained on diff. selected stages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Deviating carrier and airline cd. are maintained on diff. selected stages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ516 - Deviating carrier and airline cd. are maintained on diff. selected stages ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ516 indicates that there is a mismatch between the carrier and airline codes that have been maintained for different stages of a transportation request in the SAP Transportation Management System (SAP TM). This typically occurs when the system detects that the carrier and airline codes assigned to different legs of a transportation route do not match or are inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data Entry: The carrier and airline codes may have been entered incorrectly or inconsistently across different stages of the transportation request.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in SAP TM that are not aligned, leading to discrepancies in how carrier and airline codes are assigned.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for carriers and airlines may not be properly maintained, leading to mismatches.
  Transportation Lane Settings: The transportation lanes defined in the system may not be set up correctly, causing the system to select different carriers or airlines for different stages.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transportation Request: Check the transportation request and ensure that the carrier and airline codes are consistent across all selected stages. Make necessary adjustments to align them.
  Check Master Data: Verify that the master data for carriers and airlines is correctly maintained in the system. Ensure that the codes are valid and correspond to the correct entities.
  Examine Transportation Lanes: Review the transportation lanes configured in the system to ensure they are set up correctly and consistently for the routes being used.
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, consult with your SAP TM configuration team to review and adjust any settings that may be causing the inconsistency.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transportation request again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP TM documentation for best practices on maintaining carrier and airline codes, as well as guidelines for setting up transportation lanes.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.