How To Fix /SCMTMS/VSS_OL006 - &1 documents excluded; not linear FOs and TUs cannot be scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/VSS_OL -

• Message number: 006

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_OL006 - &1 documents excluded; not linear FOs and TUs cannot be scheduled ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_OL006 indicates that certain documents (in this case, the number of documents is represented by &1) have been excluded from scheduling because they are not linear Freight Orders (FOs) and Transportation Units (TUs). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to schedule certain transportation requests due to their characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-linear Freight Orders: The error suggests that the Freight Orders or Transportation Units in question are not linear. This means that they may have complex routing, multiple stops, or other characteristics that prevent them from being scheduled in a straightforward manner.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP TM system that do not allow for the scheduling of non-linear FOs or TUs.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like transportation lanes, routes, or vehicle availability) may be incomplete or missing, which can lead to scheduling issues.
  Capacity Constraints: The