How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES258 - Enter an active means of transport; MTr &1 is passive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Enter an active means of transport; MTr &1 is passive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES258 - Enter an active means of transport; MTr &1 is passive ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES258 indicates that you are trying to use a means of transport (MTr) that is currently set as "passive" in the system. This means that the transport means is not active and cannot be used for planning or execution of transportation tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Means of Transport: The means of transport (MTr) you are trying to use is marked as passive in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The means of transport has been deactivated for some reason.
  The means of transport is not configured correctly in the system.
  The means of transport is not assigned to the relevant transportation lanes or routes.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the means of transport is active. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Means of Transport:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing means of transport (e.g., /SCMTMS/TRANSPORT or similar).
  Look for the specific means of transport (MTr) mentioned in the error message.
  Verify its status. If it is marked as passive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Means of Transport:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the status of the means of transport from passive to active.
  Ensure that all required configurations are in place for the means of transport to be used.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the means of transport is correctly configured in the system.
  Check if it is assigned to the relevant transportation lanes or routes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing means of transport in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing transportation in SAP TM (Transportation Management).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the means of transport.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully use the means of transport in your transportation planning activities.