How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ583 - Direct shipment; main carriage must have the transportation mode "Air"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 583

• Message text: Direct shipment; main carriage must have the transportation mode "Air"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ583 - Direct shipment; main carriage must have the transportation mode "Air" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ583 indicates that there is an issue with the transportation mode assigned to a direct shipment in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) system. Specifically, the error states that the main carriage must have the transportation mode "Air." This typically occurs when the system expects a specific transportation mode for a direct shipment, but the assigned mode does not meet the requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transportation Mode: The main carriage of the shipment is assigned a transportation mode other than "Air." This could be due to manual entry errors or incorrect configuration in the transportation planning process.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that dictate which transportation modes are valid for certain types of shipments, such as direct shipments.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the shipment, such as the shipping point, route, or transportation lane, may not be set up correctly to allow for air transportation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transportation Mode: Review the transportation mode assigned to the main carriage of the shipment. Ensure that it is set to "Air." You can do this by navigating to the shipment document in SAP TM and checking the details of the main carriage.
  Adjust Shipment Details: If the transportation mode is incorrect, you can change it to "Air" in the shipment document. Make sure to save the changes.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to transportation modes for direct shipments. Ensure that the system is set up to allow "Air" as a valid mode for the specific shipment type.
  Master Data Review: Verify the master data related to the shipment, including shipping points, routes, and transportation lanes. Ensure that they are configured to support air transportation.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on transportation modes and direct shipments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into configuration settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the shipment can be processed successfully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TRQ583 and ensure that your direct shipment is correctly configured for air transportation.