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 in the system.
  Ensure that the location is correctly defined in the master data (e.g., business partner, location, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., transaction code BP for business partners) and verify that the location is correctly set up.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the location is active.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Request:
  
  Open the transportation request or shipment and verify that the start location is correctly entered.
  Make sure that the location is not misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the system is set up to recognize the location.
  Consult with your SAP TM configuration team to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transportation request or shipment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/PR (for transportation requests) and /SCMTMS/TS (for transportation scheduling).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Transportation Management for best practices in setting up locations and managing transportation requests.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.