How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES130 - Freight booking cannot be assigned to a freight order or freight booking

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Freight booking cannot be assigned to a freight order or freight booking

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES130 - Freight booking cannot be assigned to a freight order or freight booking ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES130 indicates that a freight booking cannot be assigned to a freight order or another freight booking. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there are issues with the configuration or data related to the freight booking or freight order.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incompatible Freight Order/Booking: The freight booking may not meet the criteria to be assigned to the freight order. This could be due to differences in transportation lanes, dates, or other parameters.
  
  
  Status Issues: The status of the freight order or freight booking may not allow for assignment. For example, if the freight order is already completed or canceled, it cannot accept new bookings.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required data fields may be missing or incorrectly filled in the freight booking or order, such as shipment details, transportation mode, or route.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP TM system that prevent the assignment of freight bookings to freight orders.
  
  
  Business Rules: Custom business rules or validations may be in place that restrict the assignment based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Compatibility: Verify that the freight booking and freight order are compatible. Ensure that the transportation lanes, dates, and other relevant parameters match.
  
  
  Review Status: Check the status of both the freight order and the freight booking. If either is in a status that does not allow assignment, you may need to change the status or create a new order/booking.
  
  
  Validate Data: Ensure that all required fields in the freight booking and freight order are filled out correctly. Look for any missing or incorrect data that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP TM configuration team to review the settings related to freight bookings and orders. Ensure that the system is configured to allow the desired assignments.
  
  
  Check Business Rules: If there are custom business rules in place, review them to ensure they are not inadvertently blocking the assignment. Adjust the rules if necessary.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights into the error message and potential resolutions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/BOOKING or /SCMTMS/FREIGHTORDER to access the relevant data and check the details of the freight booking and order.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.