How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES426 - &1 is not of transportation mode road

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 426

• Message text: &1 is not of transportation mode road

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES426 - &1 is not of transportation mode road ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES426 indicates that the transportation mode specified in the system is not recognized as "road." This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to perform an action that requires a specific transportation mode, such as creating a transportation order or planning a shipment.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transportation Mode: The transportation mode assigned to the shipment or transportation order is not set to "road" or is incorrectly configured.
  Configuration Issues: The transportation mode may not be properly defined in the system, or the relevant settings may not be activated.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the transportation mode is specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transportation Mode:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP TM where the error occurred.
  Verify the transportation mode assigned to the shipment or transportation order. Ensure it is set to "road" if that is the required mode.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM (usually accessed via SPRO).
  Check the settings for transportation modes under the relevant configuration path (e.g., "Logistics Execution" -> "Transportation" -> "Basic Transportation Functions" -> "Define Transportation Modes").
  Ensure that the "road" transportation mode is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the transportation mode was entered manually, double-check for any typographical errors or incorrect selections.
  Ensure that the correct transportation mode is selected from the dropdown list or input field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to transportation management for additional context on transportation modes and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  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 transaction codes related to transportation management, such as /SCMTMS/ORDER for transportation orders or /SCMTMS/SHIP for shipments.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access and modify transportation modes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.