How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES668 - Enter valid transportation mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 668

• Message text: Enter valid transportation mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES668 - Enter valid transportation mode ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES668 with the description "Enter valid transportation mode" typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when a user attempts to create or modify a transportation request or related document without specifying a valid transportation mode. This error indicates that the system requires a valid mode of transport (e.g., truck, rail, air, sea) to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transportation Mode: The user has not entered a transportation mode in the relevant field.
  Invalid Transportation Mode: The transportation mode entered does not exist in the system or is not configured properly.
  Configuration Issues: The transportation modes may not be set up correctly in the system, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain modes.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the transportation mode field.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that you have entered a valid transportation mode in the relevant field. The mode should match the predefined values in the system.
  Review Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration of transportation modes in the SAP TM settings. Ensure that the required transportation modes are defined and active.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified transportation modes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for a list of valid transportation modes and their configurations.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP TM Documentation: Review the official SAP Transportation Management documentation for detailed information on transportation modes and their configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.