How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES228 - Enter either a locomotive or a railcar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Enter either a locomotive or a railcar

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES228 - Enter either a locomotive or a railcar ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES228 indicates that the system requires either a locomotive or a railcar to be specified in the transportation management process. This error typically occurs in the context of rail transportation planning within the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error is triggered when a user attempts to create or process a transportation order or shipment without specifying either a locomotive or a railcar.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP TM that require these fields to be filled in for certain operations.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information in the relevant fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Information:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurred.
  Ensure that you have either a locomotive or a railcar specified in the appropriate fields.
  If you are unsure about the correct entries, consult with your logistics or transportation planning team for the correct identifiers.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the error persists even after entering the required information, check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle rail transportation.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or TM configuration team to verify that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation or user manuals related to Transportation Management for more detailed guidance on how to enter locomotives and railcars.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is common among users, consider providing additional training or resources to ensure that all users understand how to properly enter transportation data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that deal with rail transportation, such as creating transportation orders or managing shipments.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the required fields are filled out correctly and verifying the system configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message and proceed with your transportation management tasks.