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