How To Fix /SCTM/BO038 - Transport. planning point determ: sender in shipment &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/BO -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Transport. planning point determ: sender in shipment &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/BO038 - Transport. planning point determ: sender in shipment &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/BO038 Transport planning point determination: sender in shipment &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with transportation planning and shipment processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid sender location for the specified shipment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sender Location: The sender location (e.g., a plant or storage location) associated with the shipment does not exist in the system or is not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport planning point or the sender location may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the sender location, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Transport Planning Point Not Assigned: The transport planning point may not be assigned to the sender location in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sender Location: Verify that the sender location specified in the shipment exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant master data (e.g., plants, storage locations).
  Configuration Review: Ensure that the transport planning point is correctly configured and that it is assigned to the sender location. This can be done in the customizing settings of SAP SCM.
  Master Data Maintenance: If the sender location is missing, create it in the system. If it exists but is not correctly configured, update the necessary details.
  Transport Planning Point Assignment: Go to the configuration settings for transport planning points and ensure that the sender location is assigned to the correct transport planning point.
  Check Shipment Details: Review the shipment details to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no typos or incorrect entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE16 for table data viewing.
  Tables to Check: Look into relevant tables such as T001 (Company Codes), T001W (Plants), and T006 (Units of Measure) to verify the existence and correctness of the sender location.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on transport planning and shipment processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.