How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES425 - No compatible stage type found for transportation mode &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 425

• Message text: No compatible stage type found for transportation mode &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES425 - No compatible stage type found for transportation mode &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES425 No compatible stage type found for transportation mode &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system could not find a compatible stage type for the specified transportation mode in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the stage types for the specified transportation mode (e.g., truck, rail, air, sea) have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping between transportation modes and stage types in the configuration settings.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the transportation management setup may be inconsistent or incomplete, leading to the inability to find a compatible stage type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP TM configuration settings and verify that the stage types for the relevant transportation mode are defined.
  Navigate to the path: SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation Management -> Basic Settings -> Define Stage Types and ensure that the stage types are correctly set up for the transportation mode in question.
  
  
  
  Define Stage Types:
  
  If the stage types are missing, you will need to create them. Ensure that you define the stage types that correspond to the transportation modes you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Mode Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the transportation mode in the system. Ensure that the transportation mode is correctly configured and that it is linked to the appropriate stage types.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly configured. This may involve checking the master data related to transportation management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for more detailed guidance on configuring stage types and transportation modes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to create or process a transportation request again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP TM to better understand the configuration and setup of transportation modes and stage types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your transportation management setup is functioning correctly.