How To Fix /SCMTMS/VSS_OL004 - &1 documents excluded; fixed FOs and TUs cannot be scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/VSS_OL -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &1 documents excluded; fixed FOs and TUs cannot be scheduled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_OL004 - &1 documents excluded; fixed FOs and TUs cannot be scheduled ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_OL004 indicates that certain documents have been excluded from scheduling because they contain fixed Freight Orders (FOs) and Transportation Units (TUs) that cannot be scheduled. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to plan or schedule transportation activities.
  Cause:
  
  
  Fixed Freight Orders: The error often occurs when there are fixed freight orders that have been set to not allow changes or scheduling. This can happen if the freight order is already confirmed or if it has been marked as fixed in the system.
  
  
  Transportation Units: Similar to freight orders, if transportation units are fixed or have constraints that prevent them from being rescheduled, they will also be excluded from the scheduling process.
  
  
  Scheduling Constraints: There may be specific constraints or settings in the system that prevent the scheduling of certain documents, such as time windows, capacity issues, or resource availability.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Fixed Settings: Check the settings of the freight orders and transportation units to see if they are marked as fixed. If they are, you may need to change their status or create new, non-fixed orders for scheduling.
  
  
  Adjust Scheduling Parameters: Review the scheduling parameters and constraints in the system. Ensure that there are no conflicting settings that would prevent the scheduling of the documents.
  
  
  Check for Conflicts: Look for any conflicts in the transportation planning process, such as overlapping time windows or resource allocation issues that may be causing the documents to be excluded.
  
  
  Recreate Orders: If necessary, consider recreating the freight orders or transportation units without the fixed status to allow for scheduling.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling fixed freight orders and transportation units.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/FO for freight orders and /SCMTMS/TU for transportation units.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to modify or schedule freight orders and transportation units.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.