How To Fix /SCMTMS/VSS_ABAP_ENG003 - Inconsistent input: cycle in activity graph

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/VSS_ABAP_ENG -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Inconsistent input: cycle in activity graph

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_ABAP_ENG003 - Inconsistent input: cycle in activity graph ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_ABAP_ENG003 Inconsistent input: cycle in activity graph typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a cycle detected in the activity graph of a transportation process. This can happen during planning or execution when the system tries to process a sequence of activities that leads back to a previous state, creating a loop.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Cycle in Activity Graph: The most common cause is that the configuration or the data entered for the transportation process has created a circular dependency. This can happen if:
  
  Activities are incorrectly linked.
  There are overlapping or conflicting routes or activities.
  The sequence of activities defined in the transportation process is not linear and leads back to a previous activity.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the transportation lanes, routes, or activities can lead to cycles being formed.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: Inconsistent or incorrect data entries in the master data (like transportation lanes, routes, or activities)