How To Fix /SCMTMS/TSPS031 - Start location of &1 cannot be found; carrier sel. not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TSPS -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Start location of &1 cannot be found; carrier sel. not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS031 - Start location of &1 cannot be found; carrier sel. not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS031 Start location of &1 cannot be found; carrier selection not allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified start location for a transportation request or shipment, which prevents the carrier selection process from proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Location Data: The start location specified in the transportation request or shipment may not exist in the system or may not be properly defined.
  Incorrect Location Format: The location might be incorrectly formatted or not recognized by the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the location, such as missing or incomplete entries in the location master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for transportation management may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to recognize the location.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Location Data:
  
  Check if the start location specified in the transportation request exists