How To Fix /SCMTMS/VSS_ENGINE058 - The un-/coupling of transportation unit &2 takes too long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/VSS_ENGINE -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: The un-/coupling of transportation unit &2 takes too long

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_ENGINE058 - The un-/coupling of transportation unit &2 takes too long ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_ENGINE058 indicates that the un-coupling or coupling of a transportation unit is taking longer than expected. This can occur in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is trying to process a transportation unit (TU) and the operation exceeds the predefined time limits.
  Causes:
  
  System Performance Issues: The SAP system may be experiencing performance issues, leading to delays in processing.
  Locking Issues: There may be database locks or contention that are causing delays in the un-coupling or coupling process.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the transportation management module may lead to inefficiencies.
  Data Volume: Large volumes of data being processed at once can lead to longer processing times.
  Network Latency: If the system is distributed across different locations, network latency can affect performance.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may not be optimized and could cause delays.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Performance: Monitor the performance of the SAP system. Use transaction codes like ST03N (Workload Analysis) and ST22 (Dump Analysis) to identify any performance bottlenecks.
  Review Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks that might be affecting the process. If locks are found, investigate the source of the locks and resolve them.
  Optimize Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure they are set up correctly. Consult with your SAP TM consultant if necessary.
  Batch Processing: If large volumes of data are being processed, consider breaking them into smaller batches to improve performance.
  Network Check: If applicable, check the network performance and latency between different system components.
  Review Custom Code: If there are custom developments, review the code for performance issues and optimize it as needed.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If the operation is expected to take longer due to legitimate reasons, consider increasing the timeout settings in the system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on performance tuning in SAP TM.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management to understand the expected behavior and performance metrics.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.