How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES028 - Freight doc. not created; select only one departure of a carrier schedule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Freight doc. not created; select only one departure of a carrier schedule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES028 - Freight doc. not created; select only one departure of a carrier schedule ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES028 indicates that a freight document could not be created because multiple departures from a carrier schedule were selected. This error typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when trying to create a freight document (like a freight order) from a carrier schedule that has more than one departure selected.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires you to select only one departure from the carrier schedule to create a freight document. When multiple departures are selected, the system cannot determine which specific departure to use for the freight document, leading to this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Carrier Schedule: Go to the carrier schedule you are working with and check the available departures. Ensure you understand the options available.
  
  
  Select a Single Departure: When creating the freight document, make sure to select only one departure from the carrier schedule. This can usually be done by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant screen where you select the departure.
  Deselecting any additional departures that are currently selected.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Document Creation: After ensuring that only one departure is selected, try to create the freight document again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP TM Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management for more detailed information on working with carrier schedules and freight documents.
  User Training: If you are frequently encountering this issue, consider training sessions for users on how to properly select departures and create freight documents in SAP TM.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that they align with your business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the freight document. If issues continue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.